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I have a uti.i'm on cipro (ciprofloxacin) not feeling better on day 5.culture showed trace blood and calcium crystals and mixed flora.should i go back to dr?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Urine Cultures: Not necessarily. I would phone and let them know you are not any better. On day five they may have the culture results back telling them what bacteria you have and they may need to adjust the antibiotic that you are using.

Dr Kandarpa agreed

Answered 8/16/2013

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A member asked:

I have a uti.i'm on cipro (ciprofloxacin) not feeling better on day 5.culture showed trace blood and calcium crystals and mixed flora.should i go back to dr?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr Kandarpa agreed

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