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Had routine urinalysis. nitrite positive, leukocyte esterase 2+, wbc 6-10, bacteria moderate. was told if there are no symptoms there is no need for a culture, is this correct? thank you?

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A member asked:

Had routine urinalysis. nitrite positive, leukocyte esterase 2+, wbc 6-10, bacteria moderate. was told if there are no symptoms there is no need for a culture, is this correct? thank you?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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