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I am in china. i may have a uti. i took a over-the-counter test which came back positive for leukocytes but negative for nitrite. help as what 2 take ?

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Dr. Ryan Venis answered

Antibiotics: If the symptoms are consistent and a proper urinalysis shows infection, the only reliable treatment is a course of antibiotics. Are there any over the counter antibiotics sold? If so, want are they?

Answered 3/29/2015

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A member asked:

I am in china. i may have a uti. i took a over-the-counter test which came back positive for leukocytes but negative for nitrite. help as what 2 take ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ryan Venis answered

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