Urine leucocyte esterase (+) what's going on

If there is a positive leukocyte esterase in urine, it is more common in urinary tract infections, such as pyelonephritis, urethritis, etc. Because leukocyte lipase exists only in granulocytes, when urinary tract infection occurs, it will show an increase in the number of granulocytes. It can also be seen in some tuberculosis diseases of the urinary tract, or when kidney transplant rejection occurs, there will also be a positive result of leukocyte esterase. Normal accompanied by urine, white blood cell count increased, or increased bacterial count, can also be accompanied by urine, nitrite positive reaction, at the same time with frequent urination, urgency, urination pain, infectious stimulation symptoms. Need to carry out urine culture, and anti-infection treatment, according to the results of culture, identify specific pathogens, select sensitive antibiotics, regular anti-infection treatment, can be cured.