Is Heavy Staphylococcus Spp The Same As Staphylococcus Aureus?
Pls doctor, I am diagnosed positive for bacteria pathogens. Urine test yielded mixed growth of Escherichia coli(SCANTY) and Staphylococcus spp(HEAVY). After 48hours of incubation at 37°C HVS test yielded HEAVY growth of staphylococcus spp. After 48hours of incubation at 37°C. My questions are? Is heavy staphylococcus spp same thing as staphylococcus aureus? How can I treat this infections if I can t take antibiotics because of E.coli? I haven t mensurated for two months, is it as a result of the infection? Pls I really need answers?
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Your report suggestive of urinary tract infection due to E.coli and staphylococcus, This is not staphaylococcus aureus, it’s another species be longs to same group. You can take antibiotics for five to seven days depending on the sensitivity. You can take antibiotics even if it is E.coli. Menstrual problems can not be attributed to UTI.
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Is Heavy Staphylococcus Spp The Same As Staphylococcus Aureus?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your report suggestive of urinary tract infection due to E.coli and staphylococcus, This is not staphaylococcus aureus, it’s another species be longs to same group. You can take antibiotics for five to seven days depending on the sensitivity. You can take antibiotics even if it is E.coli. Menstrual problems can not be attributed to UTI. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.