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Can Bacterial Infection Proteus Mirabilis Go On Its Own Or Should I Take Antibiotics?
Hello, I am 3 wks post c section. My incision got infected. My doc ran some tests and I was told I have the bacterial infection Proteus marabilis. My incision looks like it is healing on its own. My question is will this infection go away on its own or do I have to take the antibiotics prescribed?
Wed, 22 Jan 2014
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I have gone through history, followed by your C section your wound got infected and the lab report showed the growth of a bacteria proteus marabilis.
P. mirabilis can be diagnosed in the lab only.
I would like to suggest you to continue the antibiotics prescribed by your treating doctor. Definitely you require the drug prescribed by your doctor for complete wound healing.
Thank you
It is my privilege to be able to help you
I have gone through history, followed by your C section your wound got infected and the lab report showed the growth of a bacteria proteus marabilis.
P. mirabilis can be diagnosed in the lab only.
I would like to suggest you to continue the antibiotics prescribed by your treating doctor. Definitely you require the drug prescribed by your doctor for complete wound healing.
Thank you
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