Question 1

i had a cervical swab and the report result is i have a moderate growth of enterococcus faecalis. what is the treatment option?

Accepted Answer

Not so usual: a spot for that. It is a common urinary tract infection that is well treated with ampicillan or amoxicillan generally. Would not expect a bacterial infection in the cervix and would expect signs of infection (red, sore, hot, fever, chills, sweats) if there is one.

Without an actual examination, I cannot give specific medical advice on your particular health

Question 2

i have been bleeding during and after sex with pain. i got tested and was positive for enterococcus faecalis. my doctor prescribed clindamycin and it didnt work. what is the best treatment for this?

Accepted Answer

: Assume the diagnosis is accurate and you need antibiotic for E. faecalis. Ampicillin is the antibiotic of choice for this organism if it is still sensitive with ampicillin by culture result. If it is resistant to ampicillin, the only oral med can be used for this organism is linezolid (Zyvox). Clindamycin is not used to treat E. faecalis.

Question 3

i have enterococcus faecalis in my semen.  i take levofloxacin 500mg from doctor.
is enterococcus faecalis std/ will become std?
is enterococcus faecalis harmless for my sperm?
will this bacteria pass to my partner?
how long the treatment takes?

Accepted Answer

: Enterococcus faecalis is a  stool (poop) germ that is known to cause significant infections in some. Resistance to some antibiotics is well known and sometimes dual (2 at once) treatment is required. It is not considered a STD and may/may not trigger problems for a partner. Treatment followed by repeat culture of the involved material would be standard. Expect it to disable sperm it infects.

Question 4

doctor prescribed vagmycin for enterococcus found 2 weeks ago. is it possible for this bacteria to go away on its own or is treatment necessary?

Accepted Answer

Proper treatment: We live with bacteria all around us-some good/some bad, and a large proportion that are in the middle- just 'there'. With enterococcus, that's one of those bland germs that really doesn't do much. I would want to know 'what kind' of infection we're talking about- because that is the whole key. The finding of a microbe means nothing by itself, but needs to be related to the patient's symptoms.

Question 5

hello, my girlfriend was diagnosed with enterococcus spp 10.000 after 7 day antibiotic treatment of ecoli in urine , what kind of treatment  she needs?

Accepted Answer

More details needed: So she initially had a UTI that was shown to have e. Coli in the culture and was treated for the e. Coli UTI for 7 days? At what point exactly was she then diagnosed with the enterococcus in her urine? Was this after the 7 day course of antibiotics or was this in addition to the original culture that showed e. Coli? We usually treat enterococcus UTI with Nitrofurantoin if not already tried.

Question 6

after one month treatment of enterococcus in semen with augmentin and cipro, (ciprofloxacin) initial symptoms seem to fade, but slight pain/discomfort appeared on testicles during the last 2 days. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Repeat semen culture: Should return to your dr., you may have mild epididymitis or orchitis &/or persistence or recurrence of original infection. Also worthwhile having your partner checked for an std. Good luck.

Question 7

in vulva smear in my 4yrs old daughter enterococcus was found. does it need therapy? is it dangerous for the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Enterococcus: A "vulvar smear" in a 4 yo female which finds "enterococcus" is probably due to poor hygiene ( incomplete wiping after bowel movements),  common in children.  If there is no diarrhea or abdominal pain, there is probably minimal need to be concerned, but see your pediatrician if other symptoms occur for an exam and treatment.

Question 8

any alternative treatments for galactosemia?

Accepted Answer

No!: Galactosemia cannot be cured. But, you can take steps to prevent or minimize galactosemia symptoms and complications. The treatment is the strict avoidance of all sources of galactose. The most common source is lactose, which is the milk sugar that breaks down to galactose and glucose. Avoid: milk or milk by-products, fermented soy products, legumes, organ meats, & hydrolyzed protein.

Question 9

what alternative treatments exist for orchitis?

Accepted Answer

None that I'm aware: Orchitis is either a viral or bacterial infection of the testicle. If bacterial you need antibiotics. If you are sexually active get checked for a sexually transmitted infection.

Question 10

are there any alternative treatments for molluscum?

Accepted Answer

Molluscum: The lsions usually regress spontaneou can be remsly in about 3 months. The lesions can be removed usind a dermatologic curette or chemically using tca, a medication applied topically.

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I had a cervical swab and the report result is i have a moderate growth of enterococcus faecalis. what is the treatment option?

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I have been bleeding during and after sex with pain. i got tested and was positive for enterococcus faecalis. my doctor prescribed clindamycin and it didnt work. what is the best treatment for this?

A member asked:

I have enterococcus faecalis in my semen. i take levofloxacin 500mg from doctor. is enterococcus faecalis std/ will become std? is enterococcus faecalis harmless for my sperm? will this bacteria pass to my partner? how long the treatment takes?

A member asked:

Doctor prescribed vagmycin for enterococcus found 2 weeks ago. is it possible for this bacteria to go away on its own or is treatment necessary?

A member asked:

Hello, my girlfriend was diagnosed with enterococcus spp 10.000 after 7 day antibiotic treatment of ecoli in urine , what kind of treatment she needs?

A member asked:

After one month treatment of enterococcus in semen with augmentin and cipro, (ciprofloxacin) initial symptoms seem to fade, but slight pain/discomfort appeared on testicles during the last 2 days. should i worry?

A member asked:

In vulva smear in my 4yrs old daughter enterococcus was found. does it need therapy? is it dangerous for the kidneys?

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Any alternative treatments for galactosemia?

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What alternative treatments exist for orchitis?

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Are there any alternative treatments for molluscum?

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