Is anyone going to help me or am I wasting my time here

Help me I  had a skin culture done for Bacteria and it came back with

1) Klebsiella pneumoniae     ( HEAVY GROWTH )

2) Escherichia coli     ( HEAVY GROWTH )


Now I have taken Augmentin xr for 2 wks along with Gentamicin ont  no change in skin color still red and when water comes in contact gets redder! So doctor now has me on Augmention 875 and gentamicin cream the dosage is augumentin 2x day and gent cream 4x days ! How long will it take to kill this infection I have been suffering for 18 mos with red scrotum skin and no other doctor ever did a swab test had skin biopsy done which came back variant of normal skin but nothing else and was told by alot of DRS it was in my head I had nothing to worry about ! I develop this problem 1 week afater going into a hotel and used the hot tub which was not to hot and got out found out later they dont use cholrine but salt so 18 mos later here I am

How long will it take to get my area cleared up and is this the right meds to use

[insaneornormal737]

I cant believe that no one is able to answer this OMG it must be bad

[Hamilton01]

i know what u mean mate, i posted 3 days ago and seen that one of the doctors answered questions that had been posted on the same day as mine and the day after

feels like ur being ignored and they dont think our problems are worth anwering

[nikki0207]

I have had the very thing happen ask questions and never get answers. it suxs sorry that u are having a prb. I wish I could help u have my prayer good luck

[TatesMom99]

Does it itch? Is it just on your scrotum or anal area as well?

[bachimi]

I don't know you're symptoms but if you want to help your body help its self you may want to read what I've posted for the mystery burning skin.... which is one of symptoms....
Burning skin...

First, I'd spend the money on CeraVe' Soap, it's at the drug store, for your hands and the shower...

Also, a 24 hour antihistamine, Allegra is the best then Zyrtec then Clariton, take any of the 3 that you can tolerate.

Also, stay out of the heat, bright light bulbs, cover your self with a light shirt and pants.... a hat but you do not need to get heated like sweating....

Also, taking, comfortably cool showers, not hot or cold, will help but wash with the CeraVe to rehydrate your skin....

Also, buy a water purifier for your tap water...

In the last two months I've met my high insurance deductibles and I've been going to every Emory specialist in Atlanta to figure these pieces of the puzzle out so I hope this helps.... here's more gathered info...

Your T cells are probably out of wack, your immune system... my story may help...

My allergist - immunologist has attempted to block the leukotrienes, the things that get to the skin that causes the burning sensation with Singulair 4 xs a day with Zyflo CR, I can't take the Zyflo CR, because these meds effect some peoples emotions incl. me apparently.... but taking the higher dose of Singulair  has brought some relief....

I'm not a doc but I've been to many trying to get mystery burning of the skin and rashes figured out incl. a dbl ear infection and EVERY doc that the dbl. Singulair and Zyflo was a Brilliant idea....

Also, eating gluten free, non-spicy, no processed, only olive oil cooked foods if possible, high omeg-3 such as walnuts and eating very health organic food with Kefer to drink (a yogart drink found in the dairy section helps digestion of the walnuts), a gummy multi vitamin 2xday (easy to digest, has everything in it or do good ol' Flinstone vitamins, docs even give them to pregnant women to take), 1 Magnesium vitamin and flax seed vitamin 2xday to help balance out the immune system...

God bless, keep the faith...

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Klebsiella is basically an opportunist infection as they are the normal commensals of the body. Usually they are resistant to multiple antibiotics and the specific antibiotics can only be chosen after culture sensitivity to the antimicrobials. Usually we choose beta-lactams, aminoglycosides, quinolones, and other antibiotics for treatment of klebsiellae infections . you should get a culture sensitivity for these antibiotics done and see to which antibiotic it is coming sensitive and which one it is coming resistant.

Then one can start with the sensitive positive antibiotics for the infection.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.