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Suggest Treatment For E.coli In An Elderly Patient

How serious is Ecoli (second occurrence) in an 88-year old nursing home patient with Dementia and Alzheimer s? Also a history of MRSA and C. difficile.What precautions should be taken by family members and caregivers?What about dietary measures and holistic options?
Tue, 4 Oct 2016
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it isa notorious bacteria which gains resistance to antibiotic. generalyeffect owman being anus proximity to vagina. hygiene and sanitation is essential to prevent contracting infection.
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Suggest Treatment For E.coli In An Elderly Patient

it isa notorious bacteria which gains resistance to antibiotic. generalyeffect owman being anus proximity to vagina. hygiene and sanitation is essential to prevent contracting infection.