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Klebsiella oxytoca in sputum, asymptomatic abx given twice (cefuroxime/cipro)suspended by dr because reaction, worried about abx resistant bacteria?

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Dr. Satyanarayan Hegde answered

Infection: Hard to say. I'm not sure if you're asymptomatic why would you need antibiotics. It's best for you to speak to your doctor.

Answered 1/27/2014

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A member asked:

Klebsiella oxytoca in sputum, asymptomatic abx given twice (cefuroxime/cipro)suspended by dr because reaction, worried about abx resistant bacteria?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Satyanarayan Hegde answered

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