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My elderly mother gets uti's frequently, to the point of causing confusion and trouble walking. is it possible that antibiotics make it worse?
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Actually: it may be more likely that her urinary tract infections are related to the confusion. That can occur in the elderly.
Answered 11/1/2015
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