How Can Persistent Hemophilus Influenzae Despite Taking Antibiotics And Injections Be Treated?

Posted on Fri, 30 Mar 2018

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Question : my brother has had heanophliius influenzae even after 10 days of continuous antibiotics and injections. as I had stated before he has had problems with his immune system ever since recovering from leuchemiia 3 years ago. what do you suggest he do now. More antibiotics ??

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I need to know what kind of antibiotic he has used.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Please could you specify what kind of antibiotic he has used and where the infection has occurred by HIb (skin, pulmonary, meningitis?).

Please send a picture of the antibiogram. Usually patient with immuno-depression have an increased risk to get infections from HIb.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Thank you.

Regards,
Dr. Monika Dede
Infectious Diseases Specialist

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (1 hour later)

rocephin injection 1 gr every 12 hrs for 5 days. 10 total. macrozit pills of 500 mg 6 total. the infection is in the nose and throat

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
In some cases, the treatment could last more than 10 days.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

As you know, the HIb treatment lasts usually for 10 days but in some cases, with impairment of immunity could last more than 10 days.

I need to see the antibiogram if these drugs are sensible or not.

I hope my answer helps you.

Regards,
Dr. Monika Dede
Infectious Diseases Specialist

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