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3rd uti this month.likely to be different infections or the same one?lab results unclear.finished cipro 5days ago,dipstick showed clear,now back again

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

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Culture : Urine. Must give specimen before starting antibiotics. This will identify what bacteria is causing the infection and which antibiotic is most effective.

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Answered 2/5/2019

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A member asked:

3rd uti this month.likely to be different infections or the same one?lab results unclear.finished cipro 5days ago,dipstick showed clear,now back again

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

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