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Ecoli (urinary tract infection)

2018-04-02 02:12:05
What is the course duration and name of antibiotic for ecoli(gram -ve bacteria)
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It is the most common organism, a 3-5day course of appropriate antibiotic (nitrofurantion or ofloxacin) for  acute uncomplicated cystitis (no fever or loin pain) but for upper tract infection (fever and loin pain) you need longer treatment based on culture sensitivity.

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