
Suggest Treatment For UTI?

Question: I have a azo test that says I have leukocytes but no nitrates....could I have a uti?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Yes. It is possible to have uti if there is negative nitrate and positive leukocytes.some bacterial urinary infectious diseases don't cause nitrates in urine. At this point you should do urinoculture and if you have symptoms,you should start with empyric antibiotics,ciprofloxacin or nitrofurantoin. Wish you good health.regards
hi and welcome to hcm
Detailed Answer:
Yes. It is possible to have uti if there is negative nitrate and positive leukocytes.some bacterial urinary infectious diseases don't cause nitrates in urine. At this point you should do urinoculture and if you have symptoms,you should start with empyric antibiotics,ciprofloxacin or nitrofurantoin. Wish you good health.regards
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