What Is The Prognosis For Spinal Infection Caused By Klebsiella Pneumoniae?

Posted on Thu, 15 Dec 2016

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Question : My mother in law is 86 and has an Klebsiella Pneumoniae Bacteria infection in her spine.
What is your prognosis?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Good prognosis with appropriate antibiotics.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for posting your query.

I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you.

I have noted your mother-in-law's clinical details. Klebsiella pneumoniae responds well to antibiotics (such as ceftriaxone or meropenem). If kidney functions are normal, then, amikacin may be added. It should be continued for 10-14 days. With appropriate treatment, we expect good prognosis.

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Wishing you good health,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
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