The results of the ultrasound is negative for gall stones, but the doctor told my relative that she has a UTI (urinary tract infection) and STD (sexually transmitted disease). Can an ultrasound detect presence of UTI and/or STD? Please this is an emergency
2007-05-06 21:36:33 · 7 answers · asked by vincent d 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Here are some examples of how an ultrasound can detect an STD. There is a syndrome called Fitz-Hugh-Curtis which is associated with the spread of gonorrhea or chlamydia and causes a hepatitis (liver inflammation) portrait and multiple fibrous adhesions (internal scars) in the same area as the gallbladder/liver and can be seen on ultrasound. This is one example. Another example would be if the ultrasound detected an inflammatory condition in the fallopian tube called salpingitis - this could be the sign of an STD as well. Also, if your relative had a vaginal ultrasound, it is possible that the technician noticed some discharge and may suspect an STD. As far as a UTI goes, unless the ultrasound detected a condition called pyelonephritis (inflammation of the ureter or tube going from the kidney to the bladder which could shed bacteria and cause a bladder infection/UTI portrait) - I cannot see any other way that a simple ultrasound could detect a UTI. The point is - YES - an ultrasound can possibly detect the effects of certain STDs/bladder infections on the internal anatomy of the abdomen.
2007-05-07 01:49:32 · answer #1 · answered by DrM 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-05-01 11:32:29 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-05 02:22:38 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ultrasounds cannot detect a uti or std. I think along with the ultrasound the doctor may have orders other test like a urinanalysis and cultures in order to come up with those diagnoses.
2007-05-06 21:58:13 · answer #4 · answered by julius 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! It cannot. Those are laboratory blood tests. An STD can be passed along through sexual contact, but a urinary tract infection cannot. Both need different antibiotics to cure them. See a physician immediately.
2007-05-06 22:43:53 · answer #5 · answered by Jeanne B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! The Ultrasound can only detect stones. However once they have ruled out stones, then they can rule in other things.
2007-05-06 21:54:29 · answer #6 · answered by gillianprowe 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no u need a blood test because thats the only way to check
2007-05-07 02:44:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋