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Question: I have proteus mirabillis and staph aureus in my lungs. What is the cause of this and what related disease is this associated with? YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
Opportunistic lung infection (pneumonia) explained below...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Proteus mirabilis and staph aureus are causing opportunistic infections such as pneumonia. This can happen if:
- you have undergone through a medical intervention with instruments being infected;
- you have weakened immune system or
- been hospitalized (can occur as secondary infection).
Doxycycline is a good choice of antibiotic, however, antibiotics can be selected from the culture of the phlegm.
Hope it answered to your questions. Let me know if you need further help.
Dr.Albana
Opportunistic lung infection (pneumonia) explained below...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Proteus mirabilis and staph aureus are causing opportunistic infections such as pneumonia. This can happen if:
- you have undergone through a medical intervention with instruments being infected;
- you have weakened immune system or
- been hospitalized (can occur as secondary infection).
Doxycycline is a good choice of antibiotic, however, antibiotics can be selected from the culture of the phlegm.
Hope it answered to your questions. Let me know if you need further help.
Dr.Albana
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