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Which works better for a bladder infection nitrofur macr or ciprofloxacin hcl?

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Dr. Michael Shreefter answered

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Bladder infection: The best way to determine the best antibiotic for a bladder infection is to have a sterile urine specimen sent to the lab to see what kind of bacteria is present and which antibiotics will kill that specific organism- the test is called a urine culture and sensitivity.

Dr Kandarpa agreed

Answered 4/20/2013

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