All of the Following Features Should Be Considered in a UTI

Question

All of the following features should be considered in a UTI workup, except
A) colony count of a pure or predominant organism.
B) measurement of pyuria.
C) presence or absence of symptoms.
D) nitrite positive.

Accepted Answer

All of the other features listed (colony count, pyuria, and presence/absence of symptoms) should be considered in a UTI workup, as they are important indicators of potential infection. However, a positive nitrite test alone is not enough to definitively diagnose a UTI, as other factors such as hydration status and the presence of bacteria in the urine can impact the results of the test. Therefore, while a positive nitrite test may be suggestive of a UTI, it should not be relied upon as the sole determinant of diagnosis.