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Was on macrobid for uti- dr just called and said i now need to take cipro once culture came back. why?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Sensitivity: The change in antibiotic is based most of the time on the sensitivity/ resistance of the bacteria species that grew on the culture. First antibiotic is empirically picked, lack of response dictates the culture. Always take antibiotic for the recommended duration.

Answered 5/22/2019

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A member asked:

Was on macrobid for uti- dr just called and said i now need to take cipro once culture came back. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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