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What Does "Klebsiella Pneumoniae" In An Urine Analysis Report Indicate?
Question: Hi there! This past Tuesday I found out through my Naturalpath Doc that I have Klebsiella pneumoniae (throughout a urinalysis). He prescribed me Bacrtim.
The thing that makes me REALLY concerned/nervous, is I had one symptom for about a month before finally telling my Doc (I ignored or always forgot about, unless I was using the restroom).
I have a good friend who's a Pharmacist & he strongly suggested I see an Infectious Disease Doctor.
Should I just stay the path with the Bactrim or see the Infectious Disease Doc?
What is your take on this?
Thank you.
The thing that makes me REALLY concerned/nervous, is I had one symptom for about a month before finally telling my Doc (I ignored or always forgot about, unless I was using the restroom).
I have a good friend who's a Pharmacist & he strongly suggested I see an Infectious Disease Doctor.
Should I just stay the path with the Bactrim or see the Infectious Disease Doc?
What is your take on this?
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Klebsiella pneumoniae urinary infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Since your urinalysis /culture & sensitivity showed growth of Klebsiella pneumoniae ,you should take antibiotic as per sensitivity test. Please go through your urine culture /sensitivity report and if you find Klebsiella pneumoniae is sensitive to sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim ,you can continue with Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim ) as prescribed by your doctor and repeat urine culture & sensitivity after the course of antibiotic to confirm elimination of urinary infection.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
Klebsiella pneumoniae urinary infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Since your urinalysis /culture & sensitivity showed growth of Klebsiella pneumoniae ,you should take antibiotic as per sensitivity test. Please go through your urine culture /sensitivity report and if you find Klebsiella pneumoniae is sensitive to sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim ,you can continue with Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim ) as prescribed by your doctor and repeat urine culture & sensitivity after the course of antibiotic to confirm elimination of urinary infection.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
So what I'm understanding by your response, is that I should just wait til this coming Tuesday, when I'll be re-tested, and NOT consult with an Infectious Disease Doc?
My Pharmist friend said that (especially after waiting so long), he feared that if it spread to my lungs, then that's a MUCH bigger issue.
Thank you.
My Pharmist friend said that (especially after waiting so long), he feared that if it spread to my lungs, then that's a MUCH bigger issue.
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Medical consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
I understand that your naturopath is a registered qualified doctor. If he is not you should see a qualified Doctor,MD(Medicine) without delay.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
Medical consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
I understand that your naturopath is a registered qualified doctor. If he is not you should see a qualified Doctor,MD(Medicine) without delay.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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