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Vaginal swab result
I am 24 weeks pregnant. Gave vaginal swab on 3 may, got result yesterday as per report attached.
Had started metrogyl 400mg and ceftrum 250 mg on 5 th may night due to pain in lower abdomen.
But medicines has relieved my pain.
Doctor is suggesting to shift to linezolid 600 mg now.
Should i shift
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Linezolid has been suggested as the bacteria are resistant to the others as per the report. As linezolid is a category C drug and you feel relieved of your symptoms, discuss with your doctor if linezolid is essential or you can continue with previous medicines.
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Your doctor has prescribed linezolid because you are resistant to all other medications.
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
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Take linezolid as causative organism is resistant to other antibiotics.
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