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Will cephalexin kill E. Coli in the bladder?

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If you've been diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI), your doctor may have prescribed an antibiotic called Keflex. An antibiotic is a medication used to treat infections caused by bacteria. Keflex is more often prescribed in its generic version, called cephalexin. read more

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of the bladder, kidneys, ureters, or urethra. E. coli, a type of bacteria that lives in the bowel and near the anus, causes most UTIs. UTI symptoms include pain, abdominal pain, mild fever, urinary urgency and frequency. Treatment involves a course of antibiotics. read more