Urinary tract infection is one of the most frequent pathologies that affect this area. The symptoms can be very different, such as: burning, constant urge to urinate and, in severe cases, lower back pain, fever and flu.
The urinary tract includes: upper urinary ducts, bladder, urinary ducts, and renal pelvis. The infection usually originates in the urinary tract and then spreads through the upper urinary tract to the kidneys. It is mainly women who suffer from it, due to the short urinary ducts that favor the penetration of pathogenic germs. Men are especially affected in old age, as an enlarged prostate could prevent urine from flowing.
The URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS TEST consists of plastic strips on which different reactive zones. The test is intended for
qualitative and semi-quantitative detection of leukocytes, blood, nitrites and protein in urine.
INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS:
Negative, the presence of leukocytes, blood, nitrites and protein in the urine has not been detected.< br>
Positive leukocytes have been detected in the urine: It is recommended to contact your doctor.
Positive blood detected in the urine: It is recommended to contact your doctor.
Positive nitrites have been detected in the urine: It is recommended to contact your doctor.
Positive protein has been detected in the urine: It is recommended to contact your doctor.