How is the Urinary Tract Infection diagnosed?
A urine analysis is often the first test which is done in patients who have the above symptoms. However, appearance of puss cells in urine D/R does not confirm UTI. There are other causes of puss cells in the urine. Confirmation of UTI requires a proper urine culture. Further investigations such ultrasounds and X-rays may be required to identify presence or absence of any underlying factors which may predispose to UTI.
