Question 1

how concerned should i be about the spread of carbapenem resistant bacteria?

Accepted Answer

If you have it, very: If not, it is not something within your sphere of control unless you are likely to be hospitalized. You can request data from a hospital on the frequency with which they are seeing these organisms, and you can try hard not to be hospitalized, but sometimes these things are beyond your ability to manage. The risk is present and growing more so.

Question 2

what is a carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae infection? who catches it? is that something we have to worry about?

Accepted Answer

Shouldn't worry: Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae is a nasty antibiotic resistant bacteria.  People who catch are people who are staying in a hospital for a long time (weeks to months) or people in nursing homes.  If you are healthy person you should not have to worry about this bacteria because it is not usually in the outside world.

Question 3

i'm 10 weeks pregnant and need to know if it is a risk for me to visit my grandfather in hospital who has been diagnosed with cre (carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae)? i've been in physical contact with him right before the diagnosis

Accepted Answer

I would avoid: I would suggest avoiding anyone with an infection while pregnant

Question 4

how long will the covid cough last? its day 8 and i'm on multiple medications including antibiotics, 2 inhalers and paxlovid?

Accepted Answer

: Cough due to any viral illnesses can last up to 3 weeks. Some people with Covid pneumonia have cough for months, a pulmonary symptom of long Covid syndrome. I wish you get over the cough soon.

Question 5

can a uti resolve on it's own?  i had bleeding for one day but it has stopped.  i haven't taken any medication because i'm allergic to all antibiotics

Accepted Answer

Hematuria: Blood in the urine may be do to a uti, but not necessarily. Would discuss your symptoms with your doctor and see if a further work up should be undertaken.

Question 6

just diagnosed with oral thrush. why would i get thrush at 32 yrs old when i have not been on antibiotics? no recent medications not diabetic. causes?

Accepted Answer

Yeast Infection: Since you are a female, this may be caused by a yeast infection. Vaginal yeast infections are caused by the same fungus that causes oral thrush.

Question 7

can an antibiotic be taken with pain medication?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Check with your pharmacist if any interactions exist. Some antibiotics and pain medications are metabolized by the same processes in the liver which can lead to delayed clearance of one or the other.

Question 8

can i still exercise while taking my medication listed in my profile?.i'm on my third week taking a new antibiotic for sinus

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If you exercise at a high intensity and have an infection you need to back off some if you have significant fever you might need to take break and rest. Some antibiotics risk a serious skin reaction if sun exposed.Why are you taking antibiotic? That reason is more likely to slow you down than the antibiotic itself check with your doctor with these details to be certain.

Question 9

can antibiotics medication give you an uti?

Accepted Answer

No, but: They can sometimes predispose patients to developing yeast infections or vaginitis, which can cause irritation that may feel similar to a uti.

Question 10

how would you take a medication cipro (ciprofloxacin) ( antibiotic)?

Accepted Answer

Usually by mouth: Available in both tablet & liquid form. Occasionally given intravenously for patients who can or should not take anything by mouth.

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How concerned should i be about the spread of carbapenem resistant bacteria?

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What is a carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae infection? who catches it? is that something we have to worry about?

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I'm 10 weeks pregnant and need to know if it is a risk for me to visit my grandfather in hospital who has been diagnosed with cre (carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae)? i've been in physical contact with him right before the diagnosis

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How long will the covid cough last? its day 8 and i'm on multiple medications including antibiotics, 2 inhalers and paxlovid?

A member asked:

Can a uti resolve on it's own? i had bleeding for one day but it has stopped. i haven't taken any medication because i'm allergic to all antibiotics

A member asked:

Just diagnosed with oral thrush. why would i get thrush at 32 yrs old when i have not been on antibiotics? no recent medications not diabetic. causes?

A member asked:

Can an antibiotic be taken with pain medication?

A member asked:

Can i still exercise while taking my medication listed in my profile?.i'm on my third week taking a new antibiotic for sinus

A member asked:

Can antibiotics medication give you an uti?

A member asked:

How would you take a medication cipro (ciprofloxacin) ( antibiotic)?

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