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Is Ciproflaxin Suggested For E.coli Infection?

Hi doctor my mother had undergone a urine culture and sensitivity test.e.coli was detected ,but the report by diagnostic states ciprofloxacin as both sensitive as well as resistive , is this report correct?my doctor as prescribed ciprofloxacin, is right?my name is ahmed
Mon, 2 Feb 2015
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Hello, Ahmed
Thank you for posting your question to HCM
This is Dr. Papaqako answering to you.

Yes, Ciprofloxacin works very well against e.coli. Even if it isn't fully sensitive, it still should clear the infection, as cipro is one of the medications we recommend in case of resistant e.coli.

Your mother should take it like the doctor has recommended (250-500mg, 2 times/day, for 3-5 days, depending on the severity of the infection).

Tell her to make sure to drink plenty of water, because it helps the urinary bladder to evacuate more often.

Hope this helps.
If you have any other question, feel free to ask.
Regards.

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Is Ciproflaxin Suggested For E.coli Infection?

Hello, Ahmed Thank you for posting your question to HCM This is Dr. Papaqako answering to you. Yes, Ciprofloxacin works very well against e.coli. Even if it isn t fully sensitive, it still should clear the infection, as cipro is one of the medications we recommend in case of resistant e.coli. Your mother should take it like the doctor has recommended (250-500mg, 2 times/day, for 3-5 days, depending on the severity of the infection). Tell her to make sure to drink plenty of water, because it helps the urinary bladder to evacuate more often. Hope this helps. If you have any other question, feel free to ask. Regards.