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Does sumycin (tetracycline) antibiotic cure a uti infection?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

It depends: The answer depends on the sensitivities of the infecting bacteria, information you get from the urine culture.

Answered 6/23/2012

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Can do: But other antibiotics are usually more effective.

Answered 12/13/2017

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