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I stopped taking nitrofurantoin 60 hours ago. the infection was caused by enterococcus faecalis. is it too soon to get a follow-up urine cultute?
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Yes, too soon. You may not follow-up culture at all; if so, probably not before a week, maybe more. Ask your doctor and follow her advice.
Answered 10/8/2022
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