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I have extremely high nitrates in my urine but the culture is negative for infection it's been 8 wks and i have dull achy back pain. any ideas?

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Dr. Jason Stokes answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Pyelonephritis : Concern is for a kidney infection with back symptoms. Cultures are not absolute. On the day that sample was done bacteria didn't grow out. Would be evaluated and discuss antibiotic treatment now

Answered 1/5/2019

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