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What is the recommended dosage of cipro for treating ureaplasma in a 31 year old female, weighing 120 lbs?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No treatment needed: First, Ureaplasma is a normal bacteria in the genital tract. It does not require treatment at all. In rare cases when treatment is needed, ciprofloxacin is the wrong drug. No dose will be effective.

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Answered 4/10/2017

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