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What are pros & cons of long term antibiotics use to try to prevent uti in elderly female with bladder prolapse.
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Pros are it: Sometimes controls the problem( should get culture ; sensitivity before starting.) cons are developing allergy, loss of sensitivity to drug.
Answered 1/11/2014
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