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Why was the urine sample taken in hospital sterile, despite C having pyelonephritis?

April 26, 2017hospital pyelonephritis sample sterile urine

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Why was the urine sample taken in hospital sterile, despite C having pyelonephritis?

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C is taking trimethoprim, an antibacterial to which the causative bacterium was susceptible. This has achieved therapeutic concentrations in the bladder.