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Urine culture reports
My baby is 5 months old. His urine culture says E coli colony greater than 100000..
Ziprax dry syrup is given to him.. my question is for how long should the medicine is given.??? Is it a correct medicine??
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Whenever there is culture positive urine infection, the duration of antibiotics is a bit longer and follow ups are necessary. And if there is urine infection in children less than 6 months then proper examination followed by urine test and ultrasound is mandatory. And yes the medicine is correct
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Usually 7 to 10 days
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Dr. Vijayalaxmi Budihal
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Bijapur
Can be used til one week n followed up further with reports
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Vadodara
7 to sometimes 14 days
Need a USG scan to confirm days
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