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What Causes Cough And Fever?

had consistent cough and fever i had a sputum culture report which suggested pus cells with gram negative cocci in pairs single and also gram positive cocci and bacilli seen. doctor suggested antibiotic treatment for a week were i had ceftriaxone and amikacin sulphate injection two times a day. now after the treatment again i had a sputum culture test which is suggesting few pus cells with gram negative cocci and bacilli also seen and also in organisms isolated scanty growth of klebsiella sp is found. kindly let me know whether again i am having an infection and ur suggestions?
Fri, 8 Dec 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Since sputum culture is showing bacteria and pus cells, possibility of lung infection (pneumonia) is more likely.
Usual time for recovery of pneumonia is 15-20 days.
Your repeat sputum culture is showing lesser bacterial load. So your pneumonia is improving.
So in my opinion, you should take these drugs for 10 days more for complete recovery in pneumonia.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Cough And Fever?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since sputum culture is showing bacteria and pus cells, possibility of lung infection (pneumonia) is more likely. Usual time for recovery of pneumonia is 15-20 days. Your repeat sputum culture is showing lesser bacterial load. So your pneumonia is improving. So in my opinion, you should take these drugs for 10 days more for complete recovery in pneumonia. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.