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Can urine culture still be done?
Can urine culture still be done if pateint doesn't see improvement in condition even after finishing almost 8 out of 10 days of antibiotic treatment to see if the current drug prescribed without culture is resistant?
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Dr. Soudip Saha
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5 yrs exp
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Dr. Mohamed Ahmed
Cardiologist
23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes if symptoms are not improving, you have to do culture sensitivity to know what medicines are sensivetive and suitable for the infection..
Go ahed and do it...
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