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Klebsiella oxytoca and enterobacter cloacae found in scalp culture. diagnosed a folliculitis, what treatment would you suggest ? thanks

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Dr. Victor Nwanguma answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Depends: Treatment will depend on several factors (and varies from no treatment to IV antibiotic therapy). 1. How severe is the scalp infection? 2. what are the antibiotic sensitivities to the bacteria? 3. Are there systemic symptoms (like fever, chills, malaise?). 4. Medication allergies?

Answered 2/8/2016

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