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My father's fever persists despite medication. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My father is 71 years old. He had a fever for a week, and the temperature raised up to 104 during the night along with frequent urination. Two days ago, the fever came down to 98.4 for five hours but again increased to 102.3 despite taking the same antibiotics. He is taking tablet G... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post and investigation (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your father has sepsis, and the antibiotics are inadequate because both Gudcef (Cefpodoxime) and Monocef (Ceftriaxone) belong to the same group and have the same mechanism of ... Read Full »
How to treat urinary tract infections in an elderly woman?
Query: Hello doctor,My 86-year-old bedridden mother has a urinary infection. The culture and sensitivity reports are attached. Can you tell me which antibiotics to take? Also, can the low level of antibiotics prevent future infections of the urinary tract? She was having E. coli for a year and a half until... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly answer these questions. Does she pass urine properly or is she on a catheter? Is she in diapers? Does she have any problems in passing urine? Are there any urinary symptoms? Is she having control and sensation of urine? Does she have any episodes of fever? The... Read Full »