Urine Culture

2021-03-26 11:06:26
Hi, my wife given urine sample for culture and sensitivity after antibiotics course of 6 days for UTI,. She is fine now but E Coli is present, what to do.
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If asymptotic then no need to take further antibiotics and no need to repeat urine examination.

Answered2021-03-26 16:58:55

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You need to take one more course of antibiotic. If still e coli infection persist, meet local urologist for the cause of recurrent UTI.
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plenty of oral fluids maintain local hyigine

Answered2021-03-26 16:13:30

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