Question 1

whats better for strept cipro (ciprofloxacin) or bactrim?

Accepted Answer

Neither actually: If you are talking about a group a strep infection, such as strep throat, an antibiotic in the penicillin family (penicillin, amoxicillin, etc.) is the preferred treatment. Otherwise a cephalosporin such as Cephalexin (keflex) is a good alternative.

Question 2

sick for a week. given cipro due to sinusitis history. not better and tested both positive then neg for strep today. would cipro cover if +test right?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But, because of serious adverse effects, Drs are advised to use ciprofloxins only when nothing else is possible. There are several antibiotics preferable for strep.

Question 3

does cipro (ciprofloxacin) cover group a strep?

Accepted Answer

NO: Cipro (ciprofloxacin) has poor activity against group a streptococcus.  Penicillins, cephalosporins and Clindamycin are much better choices.

Question 4

what do you advise if i was put on cipro (ciprofloxacin) 3 days ago for a uti/possible kindneyit possible to develop strep while already on cipro (ciprofloxacin)?

Accepted Answer

It is possible: Even though Cipro (ciprofloxacin) has some antibacterial effect against streptococcal bacteria,but it is not the best antibiotic for suppressing strep if taken for three days and there is a possibility of acquiring strep infection while taking Cipro (ciprofloxacin) for three days only
If you have suspicion of strep infection get your self tested and treated with 10 days course of Amoxicillin/penicillin if not allergic or another

Question 5

what is the cause for strep uti? treated with cipro (ciprofloxacin) and it came back. is amoxicillin a good choice and what is the usual dosage for strep uti?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Streptococcal bacteria can be "normal" flora in the vagina or rectum/gi tract but if they get into the bladder, they can cause problems/utis.  Amoxicillin may have better activity against streptococcal bacteria than cipro, (ciprofloxacin) but it depends on the sensitivity. A typical dose is 500mg taken every 8 hours for 3-7days depending on the severity of the infection (eg if kidney involvement is present/suspec.

Question 6

will cipro (ciprofloxacin) treat a uti caused by group b strep?

Accepted Answer

Not the best: Ciprofloxacin is not the best option for GBS. Others in this family may have better MIC (a measure antibiotic activity against certain bacteria) if this class is necessary based on allergies or other contraindications to penicillin-based antibiotics.

Question 7

my tonsils are always dark red & usually slightly irritated ever since a bad strep infection last yr (prescribed cipro (ciprofloxacin) (spelling?) at the time). why?

Accepted Answer

Dark tonsils: Suspect you have chronic tonsillitis or just big tonsils. If you do a video consult with someone here we may be able to see them with your phone or have you send selfie of the tonsils. But better to have your Dr look and assess.

Question 8

i have a uti from group b strep. i was treated with cipro and it didn't work. i just started taking keflex. is keflex a good antibiotic for group b strep uti?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Undoubtably: your health care provider collected a sample of the infected urine and has screened it to find out which antibiotic the bacteria is susceptible to. This would be the proper antibiotic to take.

Question 9

please tell me, could you develop strep throat while already on antibiotics (cipro)?

Accepted Answer

It is possible.....: This would mean the strep bacteria is resistant to cipro (ciprofloxacin). And you need to change antibiotics.

Question 10

have had cipro (ciprofloxacin) amoxicillin and rosphen for kidney infection caused bt strep baceria and still have it what should be next step? iv antibiotics?help

Accepted Answer

Consult: An infectious disease specialist.  Make sure you don't have kidney stones.

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Cipro for strept

A member asked:

Whats better for strept cipro (ciprofloxacin) or bactrim?

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Sick for a week. given cipro due to sinusitis history. not better and tested both positive then neg for strep today. would cipro cover if +test right?

A member asked:

Does cipro (ciprofloxacin) cover group a strep?

A member asked:

What do you advise if i was put on cipro (ciprofloxacin) 3 days ago for a uti/possible kindneyit possible to develop strep while already on cipro (ciprofloxacin)?

A member asked:

What is the cause for strep uti? treated with cipro (ciprofloxacin) and it came back. is amoxicillin a good choice and what is the usual dosage for strep uti?

A member asked:

Will cipro (ciprofloxacin) treat a uti caused by group b strep?

A member asked:

My tonsils are always dark red & usually slightly irritated ever since a bad strep infection last yr (prescribed cipro (ciprofloxacin) (spelling?) at the time). why?

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I have a uti from group b strep. i was treated with cipro and it didn't work. i just started taking keflex. is keflex a good antibiotic for group b strep uti?

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Please tell me, could you develop strep throat while already on antibiotics (cipro)?

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Have had cipro (ciprofloxacin) amoxicillin and rosphen for kidney infection caused bt strep baceria and still have it what should be next step? iv antibiotics?help

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