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What Does My Sputum Test Result Indicate?
Hi Doctor, A sputum test results were showing that I got an unusual bacteria called citrobacter koseri. I was given antibiotic Cipro for 7 days to cure it. After that, I had to do a sputum test again to see if it is gone, but it is still there. I was given another antibiotic called Apo-Sulfatrim DS 800/160mg for 10 days now by my doctor and I am on it. I wonder if this medicine will actually kill this bacteria forever or not. I am also a carrier of TB. Do you think that me being a carrier, I am more prone to that bacteria? I have 5 more days to finish my medication and hope that is going to be cured forever. Please let me know if maybe I should go to the hospital and have an IV treatment for it, or this medication will help me to get rid of it.
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
Hello,
Citrobacter Koseri is a gram negative motile bacillus that causes infection only if you are immuno-compromised. Since you have a history of TB, you got infected by Citrobacter Koseri. Get follow up treatments of TB done. Take high protein diet balanced with veggies & fruits.
Do workouts, stay away from polluted locations. Take adequate rest. Stay fit & immuno competent, you will not get prone to infections. Go for sputum & blood tests at regular intervals to stay on the safer side. Take the medications prescribed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
Citrobacter Koseri is a gram negative motile bacillus that causes infection only if you are immuno-compromised. Since you have a history of TB, you got infected by Citrobacter Koseri. Get follow up treatments of TB done. Take high protein diet balanced with veggies & fruits.
Do workouts, stay away from polluted locations. Take adequate rest. Stay fit & immuno competent, you will not get prone to infections. Go for sputum & blood tests at regular intervals to stay on the safer side. Take the medications prescribed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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