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I am sick and also have a urinary tract infection that is been unattended to for many months i recently started having back pain i think i have a slight fever and chills, doctor recommended bactrim for 5 days. is that sufficient?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Monitor/follow up: A follow up urine test is recommended at day 2 to 3. If there is no improvement, another antibiotic may be added and a culture sent for review. Drink cranberry juice, fluids and monitor temperature.

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Answered 11/8/2020

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A member asked:

I am sick and also have a urinary tract infection that is been unattended to for many months i recently started having back pain i think i have a slight fever and chills, doctor recommended bactrim for 5 days. is that sufficient?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kumar and 2 doctors agreed

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