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Recurrent utis in pregnancy
I am 21 weeks pregnant. Just a week before i finished 7 days antibiotic course of zocef 250 mg twice for 7 days for urine infection which showed 18-20 pus cells with e coli bacteria. Redid my urine routine and culture test done yesterday, routine report showed 25-30 pus cells this time and culture report is awaited. This is my fourth urine infection in these 5 months of pregnancy. My gynae is also concerned.. this is my second pregnancy as first one i lost to incompetent cervix at 24 weeks .. this time cerclage also done in 4 th month. 19 th week anomaly scan showed 3.8 cm cervix length with internal os closed..
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
22 yrs exp
Chandigarh
The reason why you still have not been treated is inadequate dose of antibiotic
250 is not adult dose
repeat urine culture and a proper dosage should be given as per sensitivity
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Dr. Pratibha P S
Gynecologist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
take probiotics as well
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
Gynecologist
12 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Wait for culture report
Drink 2-3 litres of water per day
Maintain local hygiene
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Dr. Manasa Lokanadham
Infertility Specialist
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Connect plz for prescription
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Gynecologist
12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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