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I'm not sure but is having resistant bacteria in your bladder an emergency?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Not by itself: Some people are colonized by these bacteria, meaning they are just there. If not having fevers / signs and symptoms of illness, may be wisest to monitor and leave alone.

Dr Anyanwu and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/21/2014

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