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How To Treat The Ecoli In The Sinus?

treatment for ecoli in the sinus, my son in law has been on many different antibotics since november for this, he has seen ents, internist, immunogists and allegists, no one seems to have an answer but another round of antiboitcs and steriods. he cannot go to work or function at this point.

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There is a possibility that a drug-resistant strain of E.coli may be causing the infection. Management of this patient should include:
1. CT scan of the nose and paranasal sinuses to map the extent of infection;
2. Surgical drainage of the pus;
3. Sending the pus for culture (to identify the organism) and sensitivity (to identify the susceptible antibiotics);
4. Rule out immunocompromised state;
5. Treatment with the appropriate antibiotic;
6. Follow-up (confirm clearing of the infection); sterile precautions (to prevent re-infection)

A methodical approach and patient-compliance will definitely cure you.
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How To Treat The Ecoli In The Sinus?

There is a possibility that a drug-resistant strain of E.coli may be causing the infection. Management of this patient should include: 1. CT scan of the nose and paranasal sinuses to map the extent of infection; 2. Surgical drainage of the pus; 3. Sending the pus for culture (to identify the organism) and sensitivity (to identify the susceptible antibiotics); 4. Rule out immunocompromised state; 5. Treatment with the appropriate antibiotic; 6. Follow-up (confirm clearing of the infection); sterile precautions (to prevent re-infection) A methodical approach and patient-compliance will definitely cure you.