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What Is The Treatment For Serratia Marcescens?

i have had a swab from my nose mucus and it has shown positivitety to serratia marcescens . I have felt like i have the flu and ive had a hot neck and up to the top of my head with no apparent temperature. as ive had many antibiotics over the last 2 years for sinusitis (operated on in january 2010) the hot feeling seems to increasing and more consistant. what action should i take, thank you very much, Jeff Mackey
Mon, 8 Feb 2016
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Hi thanks for asking question.
You have infection with serratia which now a days acquired resistence against many antibiotic.
So for this infection it better to use ceftazidime drug which is still sensitive in killing serratia.Usually combination drug needed like ceftazidime plus aminoglycoside like gentamycine.
If nasal congestion is present take steam inhalation done along with use of antihistaminic drug.
Mostly with this antibiotic you will get relief from serratia infection.
Meanwhile maintain good health with fruits and green leafy vegetables.
Drink more water.For fever relief paracetamol can be taken.
I hope my suggestion will help you.
If still no benifit then paranasal sinus x ray taken to rule out chronic sinusitis.
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What Is The Treatment For Serratia Marcescens?

Hi thanks for asking question. You have infection with serratia which now a days acquired resistence against many antibiotic. So for this infection it better to use ceftazidime drug which is still sensitive in killing serratia.Usually combination drug needed like ceftazidime plus aminoglycoside like gentamycine. If nasal congestion is present take steam inhalation done along with use of antihistaminic drug. Mostly with this antibiotic you will get relief from serratia infection. Meanwhile maintain good health with fruits and green leafy vegetables. Drink more water.For fever relief paracetamol can be taken. I hope my suggestion will help you. If still no benifit then paranasal sinus x ray taken to rule out chronic sinusitis.