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Noticed A Scanty Growth Of Citrobactor After Arthroscopic Acl Reconstruction On Knee

hi v have a young healthy adult patient who underwent an arthroscopic acl reconstruction of the knee. routine microbiologic assessment of the drain tip revealed scanty growth of citrobactor. he is afebrile and on antibiotics sensitive to the cultured organism. anyone has a similar experience?
Wed, 27 Mar 2019
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Hello,

It can happen after reconstruction surgery. Nothing much to worry as it will respond well to antibiotics. As of now change antibiotics according to culture report.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Noticed A Scanty Growth Of Citrobactor After Arthroscopic Acl Reconstruction On Knee

Hello, It can happen after reconstruction surgery. Nothing much to worry as it will respond well to antibiotics. As of now change antibiotics according to culture report. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician