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If The Citrobacter In My Bloodstream Was Killed By Antibiotics,

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Posted on Tue, 26 Nov 2019
Question: If the citrobacter in my bloodstream was killed by antibiotics, what are the chances it will happen again?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Loveleen (56 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Chances are practically nil

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. Welcome to Ask A Doctor service.

So if you had a blood stream infection with citrobacter and you underwent a complete course of antibiotics of 7 to 10 days, then it should not recur again. Best way to check the adequacy of treatment is to have a repeat culture of blood after completion of antibiotics.
Also as you are continuing with oral levofloxacin, it wont come again.
Thanks and regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Loveleen (2 hours later)
Thank you for your answer. My immune system is really low, and I have been hospitalized 4 times since my Whipple surgery for pancreatic cancer in April, 2019. I had only 3 chemotherapy treatments and none since July. I need to know how to strengthen my immunity. If you have any suggestions I would really appreciate it. I'm scared.
L Reine Brewster/
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Loveleen (1 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Immunity needs to be boosted by diet

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. So immunity can be boosted by a variety of measures. Eat more of freshly cooked veggies. Have more fruits, nuts. Eat a proteinaceous diet comprising of eggs, poultry milk , yogurt. Do regular exercise and yoga. It will surely help.
Thanks and regards
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If The Citrobacter In My Bloodstream Was Killed By Antibiotics,

Brief Answer: Chances are practically nil Detailed Answer: Hello dear. Welcome to Ask A Doctor service. So if you had a blood stream infection with citrobacter and you underwent a complete course of antibiotics of 7 to 10 days, then it should not recur again. Best way to check the adequacy of treatment is to have a repeat culture of blood after completion of antibiotics. Also as you are continuing with oral levofloxacin, it wont come again. Thanks and regards Feel free to ask further