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I though had a possible uti but planned parenthood gave antibiotics for std just to be sure. will they kill of any possible std or uti and how long?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

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No magic bullet: Not "any possible" and azithromycin will address most UTIs, but is becoming less effective for STDs due to increasing resistance. If symptoms persist 3-5 days after antibiotic done, should get rechecked.

Answered 7/19/2014

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A member asked:

I though had a possible uti but planned parenthood gave antibiotics for std just to be sure. will they kill of any possible std or uti and how long?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Alves answered

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