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Does Metronidazole Help Cure UTI?

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Question : hi I would like to know if metronidazole can be used for a uti
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Better not

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome. Well,it can be used ,but it is not efficient in most cases since UTI is caused by aerobic bacteria which is resistant to metronidasole and it is better option to use ciprofloxacin or cephalisporines. Wish you good health. Regards
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Does Metronidazole Help Cure UTI?

Brief Answer: Better not Detailed Answer: Hi and welcome. Well,it can be used ,but it is not efficient in most cases since UTI is caused by aerobic bacteria which is resistant to metronidasole and it is better option to use ciprofloxacin or cephalisporines. Wish you good health. Regards