Hi, Our daughter's LLMD just sent us the results in the mail from her recent urinalysis.
It reads:
Urine culture
Organism 1 Result- Mixed Flora-Gram positive
Colony count > 100,00 organisms
We have a script to do a urinalysis complete. So is the first test positive for a UTI and the Dr. wants to confirm?
Thanks for any help, Jane
Posted by karenl (Member # 17753) on :
Jane,
it should read a bacteria ( named like e-coli).
Posted by Jane2904 (Member # 15917) on :
Hi Karen, No only says 1 organism, but not a name.
Thanks for replying. Jane
Posted by Alana (Member # 14077) on :
Jane, you should ask the lab/doc what specific bacteria was found.
"Mixed Flora" indicates that at least one bacteria was identified, especially since there was a colony count of >100,000.
Gram-positive infections generally are easier to treat and less serious than gram-negative infections.
Regardless, all urinary tract infections must be treated early and aggressively.
Never heard of a "urinalysis complete" Your daughter's urine culture results are apparently positive for a UTI, which warrents treatment.
Posted by karenl (Member # 17753) on :
I agree she needs treatment.How old is she? Could she get some D-Mannose till you get antibiotics? Homeopathic treatment can help later but I would prefer if she gets some antibiotic soon. You need to call the lab.
Posted by Alana (Member # 14077) on :
Ditto Karen. Abx sooner than later would be best. In the interim, d-mannose, cranberry and Vit C supplements should be taken.
Posted by Jane2904 (Member # 15917) on :
Thank you Alana and Karen. I have a call into the Dr.
She has been taking D-Mannose for about a month, but with cranactin.
Posted by kitty9309 (Member # 19945) on :
"mixed flora" likely indicates contamination from skin or vaginal flora.