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How long would someone be off of an antibiotic before getting a culture?
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Before starting anti: Culture is only helpful if taken before starting the antibiotics but it can be taken after the antibiotics to confirm the infection haseen eradicated.But the period varies with different antibiotics and kidney functions some will take culture like urine or blood 48to72 hours after coming off antibiotics.
Answered 5/9/2013
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