A member asked:

Could azithro help w a uti? may need it for a sinus infection and feel like i may have uti.

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Not likely: Azithromycin is an antibiotic that is used primarily to treat respiratory bacterial infections. It is not an ideal antibiotic for urinary tract infections as these are usually caused by a different species of bacteria, one not affected by azithromycin.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Yes it might: Best to check with your dr. . Azithromycin can be effective against a number of bacterial species which can be resonsible for utis.

Answered 12/13/2020

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