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When to repeat urine culture
Hi doctors i am 25 weeks pregnant i was prescribed niftas 100 for 5 days
After how long can I repeat urine culture test after stopping antibiotics?
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If Symptoms of UTI are present only then repeat culture is needed.
Antibiotics are given minimum for 2 weeks .
5 days are not sufficient.
For prophylaxis take plenty of fluids.
Maintain hygiene.
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If symptoms of UTI no longer persist no need of further urine culture and sensitivity.
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Hi. If symptoms of the UTI persist do repeat the test. If not it is not required.
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Can help you with your concern. Your concern need to be evaluated in detail with history and possible examinations. Can contact for consultation via chat
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Repeat the urine culture,a week after completing the antibiotic treatment.
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Good morning. Urine test after taking antibiotics should be after 7 days of stopping the medication. Repeat after 7 days.
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Hello, have your symptoms improved since starting the antibiotics?
It's usually recommended to repeat urine culture 5-7 days post finishing the antibiotics course.
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Continue taking plenty of fluids.
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Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Kindly connect.
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follow your treating doctor advice
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.
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Dr. Shruti Goswami
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Pune
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Dr. Kamlesh Kalsariya
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Plenty of oral fluid
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
If no symptoms no need of test
Take plenty lf water
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
You can do after one week
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Paras Nahar
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Indore
If you are no longer experiencing symptoms, then no need to repeat
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
1 week
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Dr. Nirdesh Thakore
Critical Care Medicine
13 yrs exp
Udaipur
If u have symptoms then only need to repeat culture
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
You need not repeat .
If you have no infection.
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Dr. Davra Kaushalkumar Dilipbhai
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
After 5 days of start meds
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