ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Pyuria is pus in your pee. It may cause your pee to look cloudy or discolored. Your pee may also smell. Pyuria is often a symptom of another condition, most commonly a urinary tract infection.

Detailed explanation-2: -Treatment for pyuria depends on its cause. A UTI is typically treated with a round of antibiotics. These are taken orally for up to two weeks. Antifungal medications may be used to treat pyuria caused by a fungus.

Detailed explanation-3: -Presence of pus cells in urine defined as pyuria is an important accompaniment of bacteriuria which may be asymptomatic or can indicate toward underlying urinary tract infection (UTI). Pyuria is significant if there are more than 4 pus cells/HPF in a centrifuged urine sample.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is most commonly caused by a UTI, which is an infection in any area of the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, urethra, or bladder. Sterile pyuria is most often caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as gonorrhea or viral infections.

Detailed explanation-5: -The presence of pus cells in urine can be a warning sign of an infection, particularly urinary tract infections. The condition is not usually serious, but it can cause pain and fever. The urine sample can be analyzed under a microscope to see if there is a significant number of pus cells present.