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How To Treat Streptococcus Infection With Fever And Blood Associated Vomit?
Hi!my dad was down fever and then suddenly after 1 week vomited blood ..we went for a few tests as suggested by the doctor...the report states moderate growth of streptococcus spp..is there anything serious?? what precautions we should take? his age is 55..
Wed, 23 Apr 2014
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Streptococcus infection can be serious in advanced age and presence of co-morbidities. Go for proper antibiotics with proper dosage like Co-amoxiclav 625 mg thrice daily for 7 days along with azithromycin 500 mg once daily for 5-7 days. Go for a sputum culture and antibiotics sensitivity test to guide your proper antibiotics. For prevention your father may have a pneumococcal vaccination and consult a pulmonologist for opinion.
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Dr Arnab Maji
Thanks for your query.
Streptococcus infection can be serious in advanced age and presence of co-morbidities. Go for proper antibiotics with proper dosage like Co-amoxiclav 625 mg thrice daily for 7 days along with azithromycin 500 mg once daily for 5-7 days. Go for a sputum culture and antibiotics sensitivity test to guide your proper antibiotics. For prevention your father may have a pneumococcal vaccination and consult a pulmonologist for opinion.
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Dr Arnab Maji
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