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Diagnosis of urinary tract infection and empirical antibiotic treatment based on urine dipstick test
| Urine dipstick | Diagnosis | Antibiotic treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrite (+), LE (+) | Possible UTI | Yes |
| Nitrite (+), LE (−) | Probable UTI | Yes |
| Nitrite (−), LE (+) | May or may not UTI | Yes or no (depending on clinical conditions) |
| Nitrite (−), LE (−) | No UTI | No |
UTI: Urinary tract infection, LE: Leukocyte esterase
