Which one of the following statements is false with regard to pyuria in children –
Correct Answer: Presence of more than 5 WBC/hpf (high power field) for girls and more than 3 WBC/hpf for boys
Description: Pyuria is the presence of more than 5 WBCs / high power field, both for boys and girls. —CPDT
Pyuria suggests infection, but infection can, occur in the absence of pyuria. —Nelson
Pyuria can present without UTI. — Nelson
So, Isolated pyuria is neither confirmatory nor diagnostic for UTI.
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