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Question: Hello,
I have been having chronic pharyngitis for about 3 months now, and last week a throat culture tested positive for Raoultella ornithinolytica. My doctor has put me on Amoxicillin/culvanicacid 875mg/125mg 3 times a day for 10 days. Now on day 5, I still do not feel that my throat symptoms have subside (still experiencing pain when swallowing, and inflammation in throat).
In november I was also hospitalized for 2 days due to a Campylobacter Jejuni acute diarrhea episode which was treated with 14 days of ciprofloxacin after bloodcultures also tested positive for this bacteria.
I am very worried that something is wrong with me and afraid that the Amoxicillin/Cuvlanic acid is not working (which is should since microbiology department said the Raoultella ornithinolytica is susceptible to this antibiotic combination).
My questions are; what causes this bacterial infection of Raoultella ornithinolytica? and moreover, could there be a connection to the Campylobacter infection I had last November and this bacteria?
I am not experiencing fever or any other pain currently, just pharyngitis related symptoms.
I have been having chronic pharyngitis for about 3 months now, and last week a throat culture tested positive for Raoultella ornithinolytica. My doctor has put me on Amoxicillin/culvanicacid 875mg/125mg 3 times a day for 10 days. Now on day 5, I still do not feel that my throat symptoms have subside (still experiencing pain when swallowing, and inflammation in throat).
In november I was also hospitalized for 2 days due to a Campylobacter Jejuni acute diarrhea episode which was treated with 14 days of ciprofloxacin after bloodcultures also tested positive for this bacteria.
I am very worried that something is wrong with me and afraid that the Amoxicillin/Cuvlanic acid is not working (which is should since microbiology department said the Raoultella ornithinolytica is susceptible to this antibiotic combination).
My questions are; what causes this bacterial infection of Raoultella ornithinolytica? and moreover, could there be a connection to the Campylobacter infection I had last November and this bacteria?
I am not experiencing fever or any other pain currently, just pharyngitis related symptoms.
Brief Answer:
No connection, of Raoultella infection with that of campylobacter.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns that you are having chronic pharyngitis.
Answers for your queries.
1. Raoltella ornithinolytica, is a rare bacteria found in fish and insects occurs on consumption of fish.
2. There is no proof scientifically as campylobacter infection is related to Raoultella ornithinolytica.
3. Do not worry, It's an opportunistic infection, well responds with amoxicillin + clavulinic acid combination.
Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Wishing you good health.
No connection, of Raoultella infection with that of campylobacter.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns that you are having chronic pharyngitis.
Answers for your queries.
1. Raoltella ornithinolytica, is a rare bacteria found in fish and insects occurs on consumption of fish.
2. There is no proof scientifically as campylobacter infection is related to Raoultella ornithinolytica.
3. Do not worry, It's an opportunistic infection, well responds with amoxicillin + clavulinic acid combination.
Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Wishing you good health.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
Dear Dr. Abubakar Siddiqh,
You say that the bacteria responds well with amoxicillin + clavulinic acid. However, I am on day 6 of the 10 day antibiotics course and my throat still hurts is this normal? How would I know that the antibiotics are working?
Thank you!
You say that the bacteria responds well with amoxicillin + clavulinic acid. However, I am on day 6 of the 10 day antibiotics course and my throat still hurts is this normal? How would I know that the antibiotics are working?
Thank you!
Brief Answer:
Tyelynol 500mg
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Thanks for considering my answer and for your follow up.
Yes. Amoxicillin + clavulinic acid, is the first choice antibiotic for R. ornithinolytica bacteria. Depending on the severity of infection, it can be given for 7- 14 days. In case of pain, you can take over the counter tyelynol 500mg twice daily for couple of days. It takes time (at least, 1 week) for total control of infection.
Redness, discomfort and difficulty in swallowing are the indicators, which gives information about the control of infection.
Hope, I have answered your query.
Take care.
Tyelynol 500mg
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Thanks for considering my answer and for your follow up.
Yes. Amoxicillin + clavulinic acid, is the first choice antibiotic for R. ornithinolytica bacteria. Depending on the severity of infection, it can be given for 7- 14 days. In case of pain, you can take over the counter tyelynol 500mg twice daily for couple of days. It takes time (at least, 1 week) for total control of infection.
Redness, discomfort and difficulty in swallowing are the indicators, which gives information about the control of infection.
Hope, I have answered your query.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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