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Can a shot "doze" of antibiodics and 1 week of doxycycline eleminate ant uti and std i may have had?

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Dr. Syed H. Sajid answered

Specializes in General Adult Psychiatry; Child & Adolescent Psychiatry ( 1 yr. Fellowship), sees all types of patients for Medication Management from ages 6-99yo

Not sure: Use of antibiotics depend on the bacteria causing the infection. Urine should be sent to the lab for culture to finfd the organism and then sensitivity of the organism to the antibiotics is assessed. Based on the results, antibiotics should be prescribed. A broad spectrum antibiotic eg. Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) may be tried by a physician, without c&s. Tx of std is similar & depends on the organism involved.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

This antibiotic combination suggests treatment for gonorrhea (with ceftriaxone, the shot) and/or chlamydia (treated with doxycycline). Both also would eliminate syphilis. They would treat most UTIs, if you had one, but gonorrhea and chlamydia also can cause UTI symptoms. The treatment had no effect on other common STDs. Discuss with the doctor or clinic where you were treated. Good luck.

Answered 2/23/2023

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