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Is Citrobacter Koseri Infectious?
Post nasal drip, and migraine headaches. Citrobacater Koseri found in nasal swab test. Perscribed Clindamycin. Is it contagious to my 92 year old father ? Should I stay away from my 92 year old father until I am cleared of my infection of this bacteria?
Tue, 8 Oct 2019
Hello,
Citrobacter coseri is contagious it may be spread by direct contact with hospital staff members, through ingestion of environmental sources (fecal-oral route) but person-to-person transmission is more prevalent. It is better to stay away until your recovery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician
Citrobacter coseri is contagious it may be spread by direct contact with hospital staff members, through ingestion of environmental sources (fecal-oral route) but person-to-person transmission is more prevalent. It is better to stay away until your recovery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician
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