What Does My Semen Culture Suggest?

Posted on Fri, 31 Oct 2014

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Fri, 31 Oct 2014 Answered on

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Question : My semen culture shows Gram negative bacilli with the microorganusm growth of pseudomonas aeruginosa. Also there are 8-10 pus cells /hpf. What do I make out of this?

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Semen Infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I read your query and I understand your concerns.

Following is my reply:

1) Your sperm count, motility and morphology are good. Thats good news.

2) Semen shows infection in the form of pus cells.

3) This infection is confirmed by the semen culture report.

4) Hence I suggest you take the antibiotics the report shows sensitivity for and take the same.

5) This medicine will cure the same.

I hope your doubt is cleared.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (35 minutes later)

Based on the report I would request you to recommend the type, dosage and duration of the antibiotic I should take based on the sensitivity and when should I get the follow up culture done. Thanks You.

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
One Month

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You can take Tablet Levoflox 500 mg twice a day for 7 days. Please take a prescription from your doctor before going to shop for buying medicines.

You should get the follow up culture one month after completion of the antibiotic course.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari