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What does it mean if you are leucocytes and nitrites positive? i'm a virgin and heard that sexually active women get uti.i'm not even sexually active.

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Dr. Tanya Russo answered

Positive UA: Nitrates and leukocytes in a urine sample are suggestive of a urinary tract infection, and you don't have to be sexually active to get one.

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Answered 10/28/2017

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A member asked:

What does it mean if you are leucocytes and nitrites positive? i'm a virgin and heard that sexually active women get uti.i'm not even sexually active.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tanya Russo answered

Dr Ferguson and 4 doctors agreed

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