Question 1

gram negative rod blood infection after c-section; where it came from why it happened; do i have organ damage; they treated it 5 days after c-section.

Accepted Answer

Infectious diseases: Blood stream infections by "gram negative rods" are often what we now call "healthcare associated infections" or hai's.  Seen in hospitalized patients  with indwelling urinary catheters or central venous lines.  Patients who are chronically ill or immunosurpressed and those hospitalized for extended periods of time are more susceptible to these infections.

Question 2

generally speaking, do gram positive or gram-negative bacteria cause prostatits/epidymitis infections. generally speaking based off your experience.

Accepted Answer

Both: Both Gram positive and Gram-negative bacteria can cause prostatits/epidymitis. 
But most often they are caused by gram negatives.

Question 3

gram negative bacilli found in urine? does this mean a urinary tract infection? doc didnt even mention it.i am urinating more frequently but no pain

Accepted Answer

GNB: A urine microscopy showing GNB may not be infection and can be a contaminant. Suggest a clean catch urine be done and a urine culture of needed but done right. Sounds like you have no symptoms and this may not be an issue.

Question 4

peace doctors, is gram-negative bacteria that infect the intestinal wall dangerous?

Accepted Answer

: To get the most from this site you need to provide detailed background information followed by a clear related question. Your question is without context. Gram negative bacteria are common in the digestive tract, some benign and some not. Infections can be minor or life threatening. You are welcome to start over and provide the reason behind your question.

Question 5

what does occasional gram positive cocci and rare gram negative rods mean from a sputum culture?

Accepted Answer

: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that,what you described is not a cause for concern.    
 Wish you good health!

Question 6

gram negative rods sepsis?

Accepted Answer

Common thing: Needs usually two antimicrobials at the start.

Question 7

what's a rare gram negative rods mean? it was taken vaginally via gram stain.

Accepted Answer

This could be normal: Bacteria are classified, broadly, as being gram-negative or gram-positive (retains violet dye color after staining--gram stain-- a lab slide with specimen on it). And either being rod (cylindrical/barrel shaped) or spherical (cocci) when viewed under a microscope. Gram negative rods are very common in the genital tract, and it sounds like you don't have too many. I say probably normal. Good wishes

Question 8

hello! in a sputum test, what do moderate gram positive cocci, rare gram positive rods, few gram negative rods mean? my wife has cvid and is very ill.

Accepted Answer

Mgt: An inbox consultation may be made online to better advise. I would suggest a culture of the sputum, including a fungal culture. If your wife is ill, please have a chest imaging study and discuss iv broad spectrum antibiotics with your PCP.

Question 9

at the hospital, i had three blood cultures that contained gram-negative rods. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Very serious bug: Gram negative bacteria are typically found in your intestinal tract and do not cause problems for your health. When these same bacteria get into your blood stream and grow, however, they can cause a life threatening infection.

Question 10

my gram stain results: many gram negative rods, few gram positive cocci, strep.-like, rare wbcs. i completed a 10 day course of pcn, i still have s/sx?

Accepted Answer

UTI Rx: Let the doctor who prescribed the penecillin know your symptoms and urinalysis/urine culture results and leave the phone number of your pharmacy so a new prescription can be called in immediately.

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Gram negative rod blood infection after c-section; where it came from why it happened; do i have organ damage; they treated it 5 days after c-section.

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Generally speaking, do gram positive or gram-negative bacteria cause prostatits/epidymitis infections. generally speaking based off your experience.

A member asked:

Gram negative bacilli found in urine? does this mean a urinary tract infection? doc didnt even mention it.i am urinating more frequently but no pain

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Peace doctors, is gram-negative bacteria that infect the intestinal wall dangerous?

A member asked:

What does occasional gram positive cocci and rare gram negative rods mean from a sputum culture?

A member asked:

Gram negative rods sepsis?

A member asked:

What's a rare gram negative rods mean? it was taken vaginally via gram stain.

A member asked:

Hello! in a sputum test, what do moderate gram positive cocci, rare gram positive rods, few gram negative rods mean? my wife has cvid and is very ill.

A member asked:

At the hospital, i had three blood cultures that contained gram-negative rods. what does this mean?

A member asked:

My gram stain results: many gram negative rods, few gram positive cocci, strep.-like, rare wbcs. i completed a 10 day course of pcn, i still have s/sx?

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