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Posted on
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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Tue, 15 Mar 2016
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Question : I had an ercp performed at UCLA. I am still having a difficult health issue. I was exposed to the cre-cluster and I would like to have a blood culture to concur that I am well. can you tell me what type of test would give accurate results?
Brief Answer:
Go for a Modified-Hodge test for testing the CRE Organisms !!!
Detailed Answer:
Warm Welcomes. I appreciate your trust in HCM and assure you are on best portal on the globe for expert online medical services.
I have thoroughly reviewed health query you raised, and well realize all of those concerns. Being your physician, I will take care all of them today and will extend my expertise to solve the problems.
Carbapenems were thought to be effective tools against gram-negative rods class of bacteria. But worldwide resistant strains have developed and the factor behind this is Carbapenemase production by these organisms rendering the antibiotic ineffective.
I feel sorry for the health issues you have. The test for testing CRE-Cluster is Modified-Hodge test. This test actually detects this Carbapenemase produced by the pathogens, do indirectly detects the organisms to be present. However it's always wise to have a set of blood culture and sensitivity examination along with this to exactly narrow down the class of the organism as well as resistance.
Hope I addressed all the concerns you have. Let me know if you have further questions. I will be more than happy to clear any doubts. For any disease you have, a timely follow-up is necessary regarding the treatment efficacy and to see if there is a need to change treatment options. So keep a follow up to see how you doing (Always write down my name in start of your questions at this forum & I will be with you in no time).
Regards!
DR. HANIF
USA
Go for a Modified-Hodge test for testing the CRE Organisms !!!
Detailed Answer:
Warm Welcomes. I appreciate your trust in HCM and assure you are on best portal on the globe for expert online medical services.
I have thoroughly reviewed health query you raised, and well realize all of those concerns. Being your physician, I will take care all of them today and will extend my expertise to solve the problems.
Carbapenems were thought to be effective tools against gram-negative rods class of bacteria. But worldwide resistant strains have developed and the factor behind this is Carbapenemase production by these organisms rendering the antibiotic ineffective.
I feel sorry for the health issues you have. The test for testing CRE-Cluster is Modified-Hodge test. This test actually detects this Carbapenemase produced by the pathogens, do indirectly detects the organisms to be present. However it's always wise to have a set of blood culture and sensitivity examination along with this to exactly narrow down the class of the organism as well as resistance.
Hope I addressed all the concerns you have. Let me know if you have further questions. I will be more than happy to clear any doubts. For any disease you have, a timely follow-up is necessary regarding the treatment efficacy and to see if there is a need to change treatment options. So keep a follow up to see how you doing (Always write down my name in start of your questions at this forum & I will be with you in no time).
Regards!
DR. HANIF
USA
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