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Colonization of bacteria

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: 1 day ago | Replies (33)

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@wsbme74

Hi. I was just diagnosed with Klebsiella pneumoniae in a sputum sample result (had been clear til then in the 2 years since my Bronchiectasis diagnosis). I don't know what it means, really, beyond that it's not good. I would be grateful for info on how it's usually managed, etc. before I speak with my pulmonologist.

Thanks!

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The lab will likely do susceptibility testing on your culture to come up with the correct antibiotic. I believe it's highly treatable if recall correctly. Better than growing NTM or fungus, for a little reframing!