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What Is The Treatment For Spinal Cord Tuberculosis?

Hi Doctor , i am much worried about my wife because recently she was diagnoised as Spinal code Tuberclousis or spinal Miningities she under went spinal operation as well , as I advised by Doctor he Removed Puss which was accumulated in spinal code . my main worry is Doctor prescribed so many Medicines such as AKT - 4 for 3 Month + LEVOFLOXACIN - 500 MG X Twice a Day for 3 Month + CYCLOSERINE 250 X Twice a day for 3 Month + GAMBAPTIN 300 X 1 a day For 2 Month please advise such priscription is ok ? doesnt it seems heavy dosage is given ! I am fear please help
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
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Neurologist, Surgical,  's  Response
Hello,

Since there was pus in the spinal cord, the treatment is complex and requires evacuation of the collection and long term use of drugs.

The drugs (be it antibiotics, anti-TBC, etc.) should be selected after the nature of the infection and sensitivity of the pathogen to these drugs is assessed after the culture.

So, a long treatment is necessary, and my advice is to follow the treating Doctor's advice.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
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What Is The Treatment For Spinal Cord Tuberculosis?

Hello, Since there was pus in the spinal cord, the treatment is complex and requires evacuation of the collection and long term use of drugs. The drugs (be it antibiotics, anti-TBC, etc.) should be selected after the nature of the infection and sensitivity of the pathogen to these drugs is assessed after the culture. So, a long treatment is necessary, and my advice is to follow the treating Doctor s advice. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical