What Are The Chances Of Having An UTI With Negative Nitrites In Urine?
Question: Hi. I have one more question. The nitrites in my urine are negative. With my leukocytes at+3 could I still have a UTI
Brief Answer:
Yes, there is chance
Detailed Answer:
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Yes, there is chance. Presence of leukocytes may be a sign of urinary tract infection. Presence of pus cells, clarifies it.
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Hi. I have one more question. The nitrites in my urine are negative. With my leukocytes at+3 could I still have a UTI
Hi and thanks. I've been anemic for 2 years and I wonder if a kidney infection could be responsible. Do you think it's more likely to be my kidneys than my bladder?
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks follow up!
Yes, it is possible. I can comment even more, if I get to know other parameters as well like RBC, casts, protein etc of urine examination. But there is possibility. Presence of leukocytes may be a sign of infection or other kidney disease.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar