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I have been on trimethoprim /sulfa antibiotics for 10days and urine test still shows leuk(white blood cells). don't feel like it's working on the ut?

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Uti: Common uti's respond to that treatment. You need to check the urine culture and sensitivity now to properly diagnose and treat you. If this test does not show a urinary infection, a urologist should evaluate you.

Answered 3/28/2014

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A member asked:

I have been on trimethoprim /sulfa antibiotics for 10days and urine test still shows leuk(white blood cells). don't feel like it's working on the ut?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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