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Had a urine culture and had a very small amount of staph in it. the dr isnt worried at all about it but how does staph get there? on macrobid for it.

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Dr. Janak Acharya answered

Could be ok: Staph can be a contaminant...If you're feeling better its probably working. If you feel worse see your doctor for a repeat culture.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/26/2013

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A member asked:

Had a urine culture and had a very small amount of staph in it. the dr isnt worried at all about it but how does staph get there? on macrobid for it.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Janak Acharya answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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