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Antibiotics before sti tests
Hello- i hope someone can clarify my doubt. Can DNA PCR urine test give false negative if a person is on antibiotics (Trimethoprim for suspected UTI for 3 days, twice daily) and takes the test
I have heard DNA tests are indifferent to antibiotics but not sure if that's true.
Thank you
I have heard DNA tests are indifferent to antibiotics but not sure if that's true.
Thank you
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Probably not at 3 days, and at most, the trimethoprim would inhibit or slow the growth of gonorrhea or chlamydia, not kill it, so you would probably still show as positive.
I don't know what your risks were, or symptoms, or if they actually tested you for a UTI, but if that treatment doesn't work, you can test again after being off the antibiotics for a couple of weeks.
I don't know what your risks were, or symptoms, or if they actually tested you for a UTI, but if that treatment doesn't work, you can test again after being off the antibiotics for a couple of weeks.
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