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UTI after PCNL
PCNL surgery done on 23rd June.Catheter was removed on 25th June.Urine culture done on 27th June.Culture report says:
Bacteria: KP
Bacteria Colony Count: >10000CFU/ml
Antibiotics: Nitrofurantoin (Intermediate).
Other All Antibiotics : Resistant.
Should I start taking Niftas 100? What is the dose?
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Consult for discussion and treatment
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Please do not start Niftas (nitrofurantoin) on your own, as the organism shows only intermediate sensitivity. Consult your treating urologist promptly for a antibiotic based on your symptoms and overall condition.
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Dr. Gurvansh Singh Sachdev
Urologist
5 yrs exp
New Delhi
Dont worry
Uti after PCNL is common
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Consult urologist.
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Dr. Jatin Soni
Urologist
16 yrs exp
Chennai
Plz consult
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Bareilly
IV antibiotics required.
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
Urologist
13 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Connect please
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Dr. Gautam Chopra
Urologist
17 yrs exp
Jalandhar
Consult for discussion and treatment
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