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Pregnant w enterococcus uti greater than 100, 000. antibiotics necessary? macrobid good choice? causes of enterococcus?

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Yes: Yes... Would reccomend treatment... Antibiotic of choice depends on culture and what it is sensitive to... Comes from poor hygiene and wiping stool into vaginal area and or rectal sex.

Answered 7/11/2016

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