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By the time i got a prescription for antibiotics to treat my slight uti, my uti symptoms went away completely. should i still take the antibiotics? i don't want to lower my immunity by losing good bacteria.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Yes: The bacteria may be present and need to be treated by the antibiotic. Follow up with another urine screening test to ensure that your UTI is completely treated.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 8/22/2020

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A member asked:

By the time i got a prescription for antibiotics to treat my slight uti, my uti symptoms went away completely. should i still take the antibiotics? i don't want to lower my immunity by losing good bacteria.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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