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Klebsiella pneumoniae

2019-04-25 12:29:39
Baby was 20 days weight 3.300 in culture urine the klebsiella pneumoniae was found doctor said. And started Amikasin bottle injection 1/4 for 7 days morning evening I have a query and fear sir the Amikasin is sufficient or any drop like cefixime I have to use Pls. Advice. Because last time u suggested me before urine culture cefixime have to start. But I have not started and went for culture urine with doctor.. My pediatrician drop not written so just clarity me can I use cefixime or injection is enough Pls. Advice Thanks
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if the culture report suggests that the klebsiella strain is sensitive to amikacin, then only that is sufficient. there is no point in giving multiple antibiotics for no reason

Answered2019-04-25 13:21:23

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