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My urine was negative for uti, but they call me a week later saying culture is showing uti (ive had no symptoms at all) do i have to take antibiotics?

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Dr. Paul Williams answered

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UTI questions: I would. Sometimes cultures take time to grow - and then identify the organism. At your age - a colony count greater than 100,000 should be treated. So - I would take the prescribed antibiotics and then request a repeat culture at least 4 days after you finish antibiotics to make sure you are cleared.

Dr Poinsett agreed

Answered 4/17/2017

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A member asked:

My urine was negative for uti, but they call me a week later saying culture is showing uti (ive had no symptoms at all) do i have to take antibiotics?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Williams answered

Dr Poinsett agreed

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