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Is my uti coming back because i didn't take all my antibiotics?

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Dr. Veeraish Chauhan answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Possible: Recurrent utis are especially common when antibiotics are not taken appropriately.

Dr Kandarpa agreed

Answered 7/21/2013

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