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I've been suffering for a month with uti symptoms the two antibiotics they gave me didn't work i took two urine cultures the results just say multiple organisms present what does that even mean my doctor hasn't responded to me i don't know what to do?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Although more detail is needed, by far the most likely answer is that you do not have a UTI; something else is causing your symptoms. Specialty care might make sense: discuss with your primary physician whether it would be best to see an infectious diseases specialist, urologist, or perhaps a gyn who specializes in infections. Good luck.

Answered 5/11/2022

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All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, multiple organisms in urine culture are commonly due to contamination of urine specimen. Clean catch urine: https://www.healthline.com/health/urine-culture-clean-catch#procedure

Answered 5/11/2022

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If a doctor does not respond time to get another one. The report should be more specific re, organisms. In the meantime drink plenty of water and some cranberry juicer, empty your bladder when you get the urge, avoid constipation and empty your bladder after sex. Hope you feel better

Answered 5/12/2022

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