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What to do if i just started antibiotics for a uti. how long does it take to work on the pain?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Varies 1 - 3 days: Provided antibiotics are effective against type of bacteria causing the uti. Hence, urologists always get a urine culture specimen before putting patient on an antibiotic in case UTI causing bacteria are resistant to the prescribed antibiotic.

Answered 2/27/2017

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