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E coli uti, i have 5 days taking antibiotics based on a urine culture i still have a lot ot pain. urine test today says 25 wbc. are they not working
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Probably: If you are having symptoms still 5 days out of starting therapy, then the likelihood of therapy failure (possibly secondary to resistant organisms) is high. 25 WBC suggest still active inflammation occurring in your urinary system. See your doctor again.
Answered 3/22/2015
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