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How long does amoxicillin take to kill a uti?
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Depends: Often 3-5 days but if deep seeded infection could be 7-14 days.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Bladder infections : Need 5-7 days of antibiotics, while kidney infection need 7-10 days. Shorter courses may work but are associated with a higher rate of relapse.
Answered 8/21/2017
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