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Do i have a uti? i took an at home uti test because i've been having strong foul smelling urine. it was positive for leukocytes, negative for nitrites. could it be something else?

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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Yes: vaginal infections can have the exact same symptoms and signs and would require a different treatment. I don't think you can self test for them unless you have a "yeasty" odor and a whitish discharge, in which case you could self treat for candida. Certainly drink plenty of fluids and keep very clean down there.

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Answered 10/25/2017

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A member asked:

Do i have a uti? i took an at home uti test because i've been having strong foul smelling urine. it was positive for leukocytes, negative for nitrites. could it be something else?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louise Andrew answered

Dr Hegab and 3 doctors agreed

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