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What Is The Reason For Abscess On The Bladder?

my 4 yr old nephew had a urinery tract infection and was admitted to hospital they did an ultra sound and found a shaddow on the bladder.They did surgery as they thought it was appendix it was an absess on the bladder which was removed.3days today they change his anti biot as the said the cultures grew citrobacter,what is this and is it cureable will the little lad be ok
Tue, 5 Sep 2017
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Dear patient,

Citrobacter is a widely distributed bacteria, found in water, soil, food and intestinal tract of man and animals. It is curable and there are many antibiotics in circulation that can eradicate this infection.
It is very important though to have an antibiogram done. Citrobacter is known to develop very soon resistance towards different types of antibiotics. This test will determine which is the best antibiotic to be used in your nephew's case, those that the citrobacter is more sensitive to.

I wish your nephew health, and that he may recover as soon as possible!
Sincerely,
Manoku Eni, M.D.
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What Is The Reason For Abscess On The Bladder?

Dear patient, Citrobacter is a widely distributed bacteria, found in water, soil, food and intestinal tract of man and animals. It is curable and there are many antibiotics in circulation that can eradicate this infection. It is very important though to have an antibiogram done. Citrobacter is known to develop very soon resistance towards different types of antibiotics. This test will determine which is the best antibiotic to be used in your nephew s case, those that the citrobacter is more sensitive to. I wish your nephew health, and that he may recover as soon as possible! Sincerely, Manoku Eni, M.D.