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A member asked:

Hi, i got a uti from direct contact of public toilet. bladder pain. antibiotics given: levofaxin, kefflex and macrodantin. getting worse. what now?

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Get evaluation: Those antibiotics are generally very effective for UTI and if you are having persistent symptoms, a repeat exam, urinalysis and cultures are indicated.

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 3/15/2022

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