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What Is The Treatment For Escherichia Coli Infection?
I E colie infection persisting since last eleven months and not responding to oral antibiotics. There is no obstruction in urinary tract. To cover the physical weakness my doctor recommends anabolic steroids. Can it increase the strength of Bactria that is infecting my urinary ttract.
advice please.
kishor shah
advice please.
kishor shah
Thu, 30 Apr 2015
Hi.
I certanly would not suggest steroids for E. coli infection. Maybe first it should be expanded antibiogram of E. coli from urine. Then lots of tea, good hygiene and proper antibitics should help. Maybe you should consider intravenous antibiotics too.
Reconsider all options. All the best.
I certanly would not suggest steroids for E. coli infection. Maybe first it should be expanded antibiogram of E. coli from urine. Then lots of tea, good hygiene and proper antibitics should help. Maybe you should consider intravenous antibiotics too.
Reconsider all options. All the best.
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