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Can prolong use of antibiotics lead to uti?
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Yes and No.: Antibiotics do not cause infection but prolonged use may suppress normal bacteria that keep the bad guys in check. Resistant organisms may then mulitiply and potentially infect.
Answered 11/28/2016
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