Suggest Treatment For E-coli Urinary Tract Infection
hello,I have a e-coli urinary tract infection and the doctor sent me the following. what is the best course of action to stop the infection. I have included my urine culture. Urine culture shows infection resistant to all oral antibiotics was on cipr100,000 colonies/mL Escherichia coli ESBL ESBL (extended beta lactamase)producing organisms require contact precautions.Component Results Component Standard Range Your ValueColor Urine Yellow Appearance Urine Clear Glucose Urine NEG mg/dL Negative Bilirubin Urine NEG Negative Ketones Urine NEG mg/dL Negative Specific Gravity Urine 1.003 - 1.035 1.020 Blood Urine NEG Negative pH Urine 5.0 - 7.0 pH 7.0 Protein Albumin Urine NEG mg/dL Negative Urobilinogen Urine 0.2 - 1.0 EU/dL 0.2 Nitrite Urine NEG Positive Leukocyte Esterase Urine NEG Trace Source Catheterized Urine
Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have urinary tract infection with E coli. Your culture report suggest bacteria are resistant to all oral antibiotics. so ciprofloxacin will not help you. You should go for sensitivity testing. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Cephalosporin or meropenam like drugs may be effective. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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Suggest Treatment For E-coli Urinary Tract Infection
Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have urinary tract infection with E coli. Your culture report suggest bacteria are resistant to all oral antibiotics. so ciprofloxacin will not help you. You should go for sensitivity testing. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Cephalosporin or meropenam like drugs may be effective. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.