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Pyuria: Pathophysiology, Diagnostic Evaluation, and Clinical Management

1. Introduction Pyuria is a definitive clinical and laboratory finding characterized by the presence of an elevated number of white blood cells, predominantly neutrophils, in the urine. Derived from the Greek word for pus, pyuria literally translates to “pus in the urine.” This finding is not a disease in itself but acts as a critical … Read more

Pus Cells in Urine (Pyuria): Causes, Symptoms, and Clinical Evaluation

1. Introduction The presence of pus cells in the urine, clinically referred to as pyuria, is a definitive indicator of an inflammatory response within the genitourinary tract. Pus cells are predominantly dead white blood cells, specifically neutrophils, that have migrated to the urinary system to combat an infection or respond to severe tissue irritation. When … Read more