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Staphylococcus haemolyticus in prostate
Taking levoflox 750 mg from 15 days but after 15 days the mic value of the bacteria for levflox changed from 4 to 8
So bacteria had become resistant right ?
Should I ask doctor to change antibiotic or should in continue
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Dr. Siddharth Kumar
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8 yrs exp
Ranchi
The bacteria is still sensitive to the antibiotic and if there is symptomatic improvement you need to complete the entire course which is quite prolonged (3- 6 weeks) in prostatitis treatment.
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consult an urologist for proper evaluation and management
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