Diagnostic accuracy of leukocyte esterase in confirmed cases of urinary tract infection in children

Background: Gold standard for the diagnosis of urinary tract infections (UTIs) is urine culture, but it takes longer for bacterial growth on culture media. Leukocyte esterase is a simple strip testing of urine sample, so it takes less time in diagnosing cases of UTI. Objective: To determine the d...

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Main Author: Anam Arif, Muhammad Faheem Afzal, Muhammad Haroon Hamid Anam Arif, Muhammad Faheem Afzal, Muhammad Haroon Hamid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Rawalpindi Medical University 2022-12-01
Series:Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College
Online Access:https://journalrmc.com/index.php/JRMC/article/view/1748