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What Is The Treatment For Actinomycosis All Over My Body?

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Question : I have been told I have Actinomycosis at this time it is pretty much throughout my body including eyes,,skin.Urinary track .Antibiotics taken orally has been started what should be done?
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Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (13 hours later)
Brief Answer: You are on the right track Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query. Actinomyces, the bacteria causing this disease is sensitive to penicillin antibiotic. High-dose penicillin administered over a prolonged period (6 months to 1 year) is the cornerstone of therapy for actinomycosis. The risk of actinomycetes developing penicillin resistance appears to be minimal. Lack of a clinical response to penicillin usually indicates the presence of resistant companion bacteria, which may require modification of the antibiotic regimen. How long have you been on penicillin? I think within next few days you will feel lot better. Hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer further followup queries, if any.
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What Is The Treatment For Actinomycosis All Over My Body?

Brief Answer: You are on the right track Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query. Actinomyces, the bacteria causing this disease is sensitive to penicillin antibiotic. High-dose penicillin administered over a prolonged period (6 months to 1 year) is the cornerstone of therapy for actinomycosis. The risk of actinomycetes developing penicillin resistance appears to be minimal. Lack of a clinical response to penicillin usually indicates the presence of resistant companion bacteria, which may require modification of the antibiotic regimen. How long have you been on penicillin? I think within next few days you will feel lot better. Hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer further followup queries, if any.