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Can Bactrim Be Taken For UTI Klebsiella Pneumoniae Infection?

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Posted on Thu, 21 Apr 2022
Question: I have a UTI the infection is klebsiella pneumoniae My Dr. prescribed Bactrim but it is not on the list of antibiotics that this infection is sensitive to. Am I taking this drug for nothing? It is making me feel bad. I just cut it in half in desperation.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Take appropriate antibiotic as per culture report

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Based on the facts that you have posted you seem to have UTI and you have been advised to take Bactrim which according to culture and sensitivity report the bacteria are not sensitive to Bactrim. Hence, it is unlikely that you will get results.

I would be happy if you upload your urine culture report so as to make precise suggestion about antibiotic to be taken .Else you can start taking appropriate antibiotic as per culture report.

Ensure to drink more water.

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions, I shall be happy to help you.
Thanks.
Regards,
Dr. Patil
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Can Bactrim Be Taken For UTI Klebsiella Pneumoniae Infection?

Brief Answer: Take appropriate antibiotic as per culture report Detailed Answer: Hello, Based on the facts that you have posted you seem to have UTI and you have been advised to take Bactrim which according to culture and sensitivity report the bacteria are not sensitive to Bactrim. Hence, it is unlikely that you will get results. I would be happy if you upload your urine culture report so as to make precise suggestion about antibiotic to be taken .Else you can start taking appropriate antibiotic as per culture report. Ensure to drink more water. Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions, I shall be happy to help you. Thanks. Regards, Dr. Patil