Had Done A Sputum Test. What Does Result Infer?
Question: I had done a Sputum test
Result shows Gram Staining - PUS cells and gram pistive cocci are seen
Also it shows
Streptococcus pneumoniae isolated
Nature of Growth: Luxuriant
Please guide what does this mean?
Result shows Gram Staining - PUS cells and gram pistive cocci are seen
Also it shows
Streptococcus pneumoniae isolated
Nature of Growth: Luxuriant
Please guide what does this mean?
Brief Answer:
Antibiotics needed for treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query
It looks like you are suffering from a bacterial infection of the respiratory tract.
You will have to be treated with antibiotics like levofloxacin or third generation cephalosporin like cefixime for a minimum period of 5 days. Please approach your physician for a prescription.
Along with that you could also use the following tips
1. Avoid exposure to cold weather, always keep yourself warm
2. Drink and eat warm food
3. Avoid cold drinks
I hope I have answered your query, if you have any further questions I will be happy to get back to you
Regards
Antibiotics needed for treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query
It looks like you are suffering from a bacterial infection of the respiratory tract.
You will have to be treated with antibiotics like levofloxacin or third generation cephalosporin like cefixime for a minimum period of 5 days. Please approach your physician for a prescription.
Along with that you could also use the following tips
1. Avoid exposure to cold weather, always keep yourself warm
2. Drink and eat warm food
3. Avoid cold drinks
I hope I have answered your query, if you have any further questions I will be happy to get back to you
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
does the report any trace of tuberculosis
Brief Answer:
Hello
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the reply
No the report does not indicate tuberculosis.
Regards
Hello
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the reply
No the report does not indicate tuberculosis.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
which stage is the phunemonia? is this very serious? do u want me get admited in hospital or it can cured with medication?
Brief Answer:
Clinical assessment required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the reply
Secerity of the pneumonia is based on clinical assessment and not by the reports.
Sterptococcus pneumoniae infection definitely needs to be treated with antibiotics whether are not you need admission is best decided by the physician based on your chest findings, blood pressure and saturation. Please appearing a physician/ pulmonologist soon
Regards
Clinical assessment required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the reply
Secerity of the pneumonia is based on clinical assessment and not by the reports.
Sterptococcus pneumoniae infection definitely needs to be treated with antibiotics whether are not you need admission is best decided by the physician based on your chest findings, blood pressure and saturation. Please appearing a physician/ pulmonologist soon
Regards
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Dr. Shanthi.E