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I'm having frequent urination. culture showed 10,000-50,000 cfu/ml of mixed non-uropathogenic gram positive flora. im taking macrobid. is this a uti?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Probably no UTI: This culture result does not suggest UTI, although there are exceptions. Discuss with your doctor.

Answered 8/10/2018

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A member asked:

I'm having frequent urination. culture showed 10,000-50,000 cfu/ml of mixed non-uropathogenic gram positive flora. im taking macrobid. is this a uti?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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