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    Antibiotics for Urinary Tract Infections in Children

    Antibiotics for Urinary Tract Infections in Children



    How Well It Works

    Antibiotics are effective in curing most UTIs. Your child should feel better within 48 hours after starting the medicine. If your child doesn't feel better, call your doctor. Your doctor probably will prescribe a different antibiotic.



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