Abstract:Bacteriuria is the leading indicator of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), which is detected through urine culture examination. Significant bacteriuria indicates the growth of microorganisms as much as ≥ 100,000 cfu/ml in urine culture. There are drawbacks to this examination that requires a screening test with a short time and lower cost. This study aimed to determine differences in the results of nitrite and leukocyte esterase examination using a urine dipstick with urine culture as a predictor of bacteriuria. T… Show more
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