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Another one. Pray that you don't get infected by the same bacteria. Some TB patients here have developed a resistance to antibiotics... because they never finish the whole course.Originally posted by furb:I never finish my antibiotics
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doc wanted me to go for an x-ray coz he said i have been coughing so long, i might have TB. hahaha... i said no.Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:Another one. Pray that you don't get infected by the same bacteria. Some TB patients here have developed a resistance to antibiotics... because they never finish the whole course. -
1 month is seriously way too long... and you say blood in your phlegm. That's why he asked you go for X-Ray.Originally posted by browniebaobao:doc wanted me to go for an x-ray coz he said i have been coughing so long, i might have TB. hahaha... i said no.
No harm going for checks though... get well soon.
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You could try a mantoux and then give sputum specimen and then x ray . If sputum positive for acid fast bacilli - the treatment is directly observed therapy . They watch u while you finish your antibiotics in front of them. You get to jump queue in polyclinic as well!Originally posted by browniebaobao:doc wanted me to go for an x-ray coz he said i have been coughing so long, i might have TB. hahaha... i said no. -
wah so cheem..Originally posted by fymk:You could try a mantoux and then give sputum specimen and then x ray . If sputum positive for acid fast bacilli - the treatment is directly observed therapy . They watch u while you finish your antibiotics in front of them. You get to jump queue in polyclinic as well!
are u a doc or a doc-to-be?
i dun go polyclinic la.. that one i went to was company doctor.. and they had the facilities too.. but i found it troublesome to go for x ray.
anyway mayi.. juz a bit of blood, not that serious.. probably throat inflamed. -
I think even if you complete. The virus will still get stronger.Originally posted by TYING:if only when u din complete the whole course. -
stubborn
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who?Originally posted by SGpork:stubborn -
Usually your GP will prescribe you the weaker stuff, but that doesn't mean you don't have to finish the course!!! If you don't intend to finish it, don't even start. You can also request your GP not to prescribe you any if you feel its just the regular flu. You save your money, they save theirs. Personally, I feel the more pills you pop the more easily you fall sick next time.
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did nursing - worked in hospitals before. Used to want to go med school until this job popped up . Seen alot of cases with antibiotic resistant bacterial infections.Originally posted by browniebaobao:wah so cheem..
are u a doc or a doc-to-be?
i dun go polyclinic la.. that one i went to was company doctor.. and they had the facilities too.. but i found it troublesome to go for x ray.
anyway mayi.. juz a bit of blood, not that serious.. probably throat inflamed.
Now working in a public health area related to infectious diseases and antibiotic resistant types of bacterial infection. -
i normally dun finish all of them unless im very sick.
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What is "bacterial resistance"?
Usually antibiotics kill bacteria or stop them from growing. However, some bacteria have become resistant to specific antibiotics. This means that the antibiotics donÂ’t work against them. Bacteria become resistant more quickly when antibiotics are used too often or are not used correctly.
Resistant bacteria sometimes can be treated with different antibiotics to which the bacteria have not yet become resistant. These medicines may have to be given intravenously (through a vein) in a hospital. A few kinds of resistant bacteria are untreatable.
What can I do to help myself and my family?
Don't expect antibiotics to cure every illness. Don't take antibiotics for viral illnesses like colds or the flu. Often, the best thing you can do is let colds and the flu run their course. Sometimes this can take 2 weeks or more. If your illness gets worse after 2 weeks, talk to your doctor. He or she can also give you advice on what you can do to ease your symptoms while your body fights off the virus. -
ic..Originally posted by fymk:did nursing - worked in hospitals before. Used to want to go med school until this job popped up . Seen alot of cases with antibiotic resistant bacterial infections.
Now working in a public health area related to infectious diseases and antibiotic resistant types of bacterial infection. -
Originally posted by iLuVpOrKyPiG:
no lei , i m eating antibiotics now, because i have a sore throat
What are antibiotics?
Antibiotics are strong medicines that can stop some infections and save lives. But antibiotics can cause more harm than good when they aren't used the right way.
Do antibiotics work against all infections?
No. Antibiotics only work against infections caused by bacteria. They don't work against any infections caused by viruses. Viruses cause colds, the flu, and most coughs and sore throats.[b][/b] -
i forgot to eat my antibiotics for 1time cause it's 2 times a day then eat 1 time only, the other, cause i was too sleepy then how?
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How long does it takes for an obivous effectiveness of the antibiotics to be seen? I have been taking it for a week for my acne, and not much improvement was seen.
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ooh, you are an epidemiologist then?Originally posted by fymk:did nursing - worked in hospitals before. Used to want to go med school until this job popped up . Seen alot of cases with antibiotic resistant bacterial infections.
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yup - working in that capacity now but focusing more on data/statistical analysis and not on outbreak investigations. Hard to get this job - too specialised and preference is usually given to doctors . So I am doing more of statistical jobs since docs have the advantage of the clinical side of things.Originally posted by SingaporeMacross:ooh, you are an epidemiologist then? -
you ought to be shot..
you and those idiots like you are the cause of those drug-resistant bacteria
Originally posted by furb:I never finish my antibiotics -
To prevent Secondary infection.Originally posted by browniebaobao:i dun think so?
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Anybody answer my question?Originally posted by coldzero:How long does it takes for an obivous effectiveness of the antibiotics to be seen? I have been taking it for a week for my acne, and not much improvement was seen.
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Are all antibiotics prescribled by doctors the same? As in those given for fever purposes the same as those given to cure acne?Originally posted by coldzero:Anybody answer my question?
Can it be bought from the pharmacy? Or just from the clinic? Can it be bought without consulation from the doctor?
Does it have any side-effects after taking for some time?
Thanks for your time in answering. =)
Hi, depends on individual, some react fastto the antibiotic whereas some don't, some don't hv any effect at all. Antibiotic can be prescribed by doctors only, u can't buy them off the shelf. You need prescription from drs to get antibiotic from the counters in the pharmacies. It has side effects. Side effects depends on the different types of antibiotic. Sometimes can affect stomach or cause dry mouth and so on. Consuming antibiotic will also kill the good bacteria in our bodies. So it is recommended to take L acidophilus supplement to replenish the good bacteria after you finished taking antibiotic. -
acne is a different thing altogether...
it can be brought about by infections, or hormonal changes, or allergies...
antibiotics may take the infection out of the equation but the hormonal changes are still there...Originally posted by coldzero:Anybody answer my question? -
Ohh.. Okay. Thanks.Originally posted by the Bear:acne is a different thing altogether...
it can be brought about by infections, or hormonal changes, or allergies...
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That's what my lecturer told me.Originally posted by fymk:yup - working in that capacity now but focusing more on data/statistical analysis and not on outbreak investigations. Hard to get this job - too specialised and preference is usually given to doctors . So I am doing more of statistical jobs since docs have the advantage of the clinical side of things.
"Want to be a an epidemiologist? Forget it."
Ack, my biostatistics is very bad.