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What Is Klebsiella Oxytoca Infection?

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Posted on Mon, 6 Oct 2014
Question: I have klebieslla oxytoca. How serious is this?
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Answered by Dr. Divakara (44 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It depends

Detailed Answer:
HI XXXXXXX

Klebsiella oxytoca is a bacteria which can cause serious infection . But just because you have been infected with Klebsiella oxytoca doesn't mean it's a serious condition .

I have treated many infected patients as outpatients . But I have also come across certain patients in ICU who are infected with Klebsiella oxytoca and doing badly inspite of strong antibiotic therapy .

So I need to know what is your condition presently ?

Where is the infection ?

Let me know these and I can tell better about Klebsiella infection.

Looking forward for your reply .

Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Divakara (32 minutes later)
Hi and thanks for replying. I have a uti with this bacteria. Last night I had a fever of 39 Celsius . I'm on bactrum ds.
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Answered by Dr. Divakara (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Not so serious

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for the follow up.

UTI from kleshiella will not cause serious problems if treated properly.

I advise you get urine culture sensitivity test first and then start Bactrim ds . Once culture report comes antibiotics can be changed or continued as per the report.

Any clarifications feel free to ask.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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What Is Klebsiella Oxytoca Infection?

Brief Answer: It depends Detailed Answer: HI XXXXXXX Klebsiella oxytoca is a bacteria which can cause serious infection . But just because you have been infected with Klebsiella oxytoca doesn't mean it's a serious condition . I have treated many infected patients as outpatients . But I have also come across certain patients in ICU who are infected with Klebsiella oxytoca and doing badly inspite of strong antibiotic therapy . So I need to know what is your condition presently ? Where is the infection ? Let me know these and I can tell better about Klebsiella infection. Looking forward for your reply . Regards.