When a patient has a urinary tract infection,all of the following tests may be positive except:

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Ketone bodies in the urine are typically associated with conditions like diabetes mellitus, starvation, or a diet very low in carbohydrates, rather than with urinary tract infections (UTIs). Nitrite, protein, and leukocytes can all be positive in the context of a UTI, as bacteria can convert nitrate to nitrite, infection can lead to proteinuria, and leukocytes enter the urine in response to the infection.

When a Patient Has a Urinary Tract Infection,all of the Following