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How is a bladder infection diagnosed?
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A physician can diagnose your bladder infection by performing a urinalysis. This is a test performed on a sample of urine to check for the presence of:Â Â Â white blood cells red blood cells nitrites bacteria. Your physician may also perform a urine culture, which is a test to determine the type of bacteria in the urine causing the infection
Who is at risk for a bladder infection?
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Anyone can get bladder infections, but women are more prone to getting them than men. This is because women have shorter urethras, making the path to the bladder easier for bacteria to reach. Females urethras are also located closer to the rectum than mens urethras. This means there is a shorter distance for bacteria to travel. As men age, the pros
How is a bladder infection diagnosed?
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A physician can diagnose your bladder infection by performing a urinalysis.