
Can C. Difficile Infection Re-occur While Treating A Strep Bladder Infection?

Question: I just found out that I have a strep bladder infection.drput me on ampicillin 500 mg.the only problem I have is that I had c-dif years ago from an antibiotic .what can I do to,prevent this from happening again. Also I am traveling Tuesday to Florida is that going to be safe.i just don't want together worse while I am there.thank you
Brief Answer:
Ampicillin should be avoided
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome
I appreciate your concern
Antibiotics like ampicillin and clindamycin are associated with clostridium difficile. If it was ampicillin used previously that lead to c diff then it should definitely be avoided.
What exact organism was isolated on the urine culture. Kindly upload the culture results to advise an alternate antibiotic.
let me know if you have any query
You can travel safely while on treatment for this infection.
Please consult your doctor before taking any further course of action
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Dr M.S Khalil
Ampicillin should be avoided
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome
I appreciate your concern
Antibiotics like ampicillin and clindamycin are associated with clostridium difficile. If it was ampicillin used previously that lead to c diff then it should definitely be avoided.
What exact organism was isolated on the urine culture. Kindly upload the culture results to advise an alternate antibiotic.
let me know if you have any query
You can travel safely while on treatment for this infection.
Please consult your doctor before taking any further course of action
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Dr M.S Khalil
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