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I have heavy growth of klebsiella pneumoniae in my sputum culture but it is sensitive to almost all the antibiotics, i have been prescribed ceftum 500 x2 daily, how long it will take to get clear up? chest xray is fine, no symptoms apart frm cough .?

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Dr. Steven McCornack answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Could be sooner but might be ten days to two weeks. Any other symptoms? A cephalosporin is a common treatment for uncomplicated community acquired respiratory infection

Answered 6/16/2021

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