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I took a uti test and the leukocytes was positive nitrite was negative. what does that mean given i know i have a uti?
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Uti: Some bacteria do not cause nitrites in the urine, Nitrofurantoin is commonly effective on these bacterium.
Answered 11/2/2020
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