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After Taking Cipro, Will Urine Test Show What Bacteria Are Causing UTI?
yes thnx. i am wondering if a urine test will show what bacteria are causing my uti after i have been on cipro and an analgesic for one day and a half? also, what determines if a also have a kidney infection since i had discomfort in my lower back as well as feelings of pressure on my sides before the appearance of the uti symptoms? now i have both.
Mon, 17 Sep 2012
Dear Spinning77
The culture for bacteria , may not show any bacteraia since you have been on ciprfloxacin before the test , but in case the bacteria is resistant the culture report may help your physician to give you the right antibiotic
you SHOULD CONTINUE your current blanket antibiotic till the course is over .
The discomform in the lower back and sides could be due to spreading infection - please visit your general physician , further test like ULTRASOUND may be required
The culture for bacteria , may not show any bacteraia since you have been on ciprfloxacin before the test , but in case the bacteria is resistant the culture report may help your physician to give you the right antibiotic
you SHOULD CONTINUE your current blanket antibiotic till the course is over .
The discomform in the lower back and sides could be due to spreading infection - please visit your general physician , further test like ULTRASOUND may be required
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