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I took a home uti in it's positive for nitrite what should i do?

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Talk to your doctor: The presence of nitrites just means there are bacteria in your urine that make that metabolite; it needs to be interpreted in the setting of symptoms and white blood cells in the urine, and if all are appropriate, needs antibiotics. All roads lead to discussion with the doctor.

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