- Female
- 25 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm a bit worried and need some advice. If I've already started taking Levofloxacin 250 mg, will it mess up the results of a urine culture? It's been nagging at me, and I can't stop thinking about it. Could you guide me on this?
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Continue same treatment.
Dr. Mubarak Suggests...
Consult a Urologist
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