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Cause For Frequent E-coli Infection?
After having biopsies done for prostate problems, I have had recurrent e-coli infections for the past 4 months. I am worry about cancer. My lower back is painful and I am taking pain pills. What can be done to find out about cancer or what is causing the e-coli infections?
Mon, 21 Apr 2014
You get an E. coli infection by coming into contact with the feces, or stool, of humans or animals. This can happen when you drink water or eat food that has been contaminated by feces.
you need to find what is the pathology lab result of the biopsy.
For E coli intra-abdominal abscess, antibiotics also must include anaerobic coverage (eg, ampicillin and sulbactam or cefoxitin). In severe infection, piperacillin and tazobactam, imipenem and cilastatin, or meropenem may be used. Combination therapy with antibiotics that cover E coli plus an antianaerobe can also be used (eg, levofloxacin plus clindamycin or metronidazole).
you need to find what is the pathology lab result of the biopsy.
For E coli intra-abdominal abscess, antibiotics also must include anaerobic coverage (eg, ampicillin and sulbactam or cefoxitin). In severe infection, piperacillin and tazobactam, imipenem and cilastatin, or meropenem may be used. Combination therapy with antibiotics that cover E coli plus an antianaerobe can also be used (eg, levofloxacin plus clindamycin or metronidazole).
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