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Do i need a repeat urine culture after bactrim for a uti and if so how long after the 3 day course should i wait?

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Dr. Audrey Lance answered

UTI: You probably don't need to have another urine culture done as long as your symptoms have resolved. If you continue to have symptoms, then you should again see a doctor and have a urine culture done.

Answered 6/8/2018

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A member asked:

Do i need a repeat urine culture after bactrim for a uti and if so how long after the 3 day course should i wait?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Audrey Lance answered

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