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Posted on Wed, 15 Oct 2014
Question: I have a azo test that says I have leukocytes but no nitrates....could I have a uti?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (13 minutes later)
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Detailed Answer:
Yes. It is possible to have uti if there is negative nitrate and positive leukocytes.some bacterial urinary infectious diseases don't cause nitrates in urine. At this point you should do urinoculture and if you have symptoms,you should start with empyric antibiotics,ciprofloxacin or nitrofurantoin. Wish you good health.regards
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Suggest Treatment For UTI?

Brief Answer: hi and welcome to hcm Detailed Answer: Yes. It is possible to have uti if there is negative nitrate and positive leukocytes.some bacterial urinary infectious diseases don't cause nitrates in urine. At this point you should do urinoculture and if you have symptoms,you should start with empyric antibiotics,ciprofloxacin or nitrofurantoin. Wish you good health.regards