Hematuria is the presence of blood in urine, which can indicate underlying infections or other medical conditions. It can be visible (gross hematuria) or detected only by microscopic examination (microscopic hematuria).
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Hematuria can be a symptom of bacterial infections like urinary tract infections (UTIs) and kidney infections.
Escherichia coli is one of the most common bacteria responsible for UTIs that can cause hematuria.
Hematuria is diagnosed through urinalysis and sometimes confirmed with urine culture to identify the causative agent.
Conditions such as pyelonephritis and cystitis are often associated with hematuria in bacterial infections.
Treatment for hematuria caused by bacterial infection typically involves antibiotics to eradicate the infection.