A urine dipstick is positive for both nitrite and leukocyte esterase. Which finding is most likely on microscopic examination?
1Bacteria and white blood cells✓ 정답
2Red blood cell casts
3Fatty casts
4Uric acid crystals
해설
Nitrite indicates bacteria capable of reducing nitrate, and leukocyte esterase indicates the presence of leukocytes. The microscopic examination therefore shows both bacteria and white cells. This combination strongly suggests urinary tract infection.