HISTOLOGY
URINARY SYSTEM
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Question
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A patient was found to have blood in their urine likely due to a UTI. What is the term for the presence of blood in urine?
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Ketonuria
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Glycosuria
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Hematuria
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Pyuria
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -It can be scary to see blood in urine, also called hematuria. In many cases, the cause is harmless. But blood in urine also can be a sign of a serious illness. If you can see the blood, it’s called gross hematuria.
Detailed explanation-2: -Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common cause of hematuria. Since the urinary tract is composed of the bladder, ureters, and kidneys, a UTI refers to an infection anywhere in that system. A bladder infection is called cystitis, and a kidney infection is called pyelonephritis.
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