Q: Which specialist doctor to consult for Antibiotic Resistance Related Issues?
A: Consult a general physician at first. Depending on the nature of the disease, your doctor may refer you to a specialist like a Urologist, gastroenterologist, or infectious disease specialist.
Q: How long can I stay on antibiotics?
A: Your doctor would decide the right length of treatment with the right type of antibiotic that matches your disease. Always make sure that you complete the entire course of the antibiotics as prescribed by your doctor.
Q: How are antibiotic-resistant infections diagnosed?
A: Generally, tests that can detect the antibiotic sensitivity of bacteria in the samples of body fluids like urine or sputum or blood are done. Some blood tests can also determine whether the genetic material in the bacteria is from an antibiotic-resistant bacterium or a less dangerous form of the bacterium. Infected tissues can also be sent for culture and sensitivity.
Q: Can Antibiotic Resistance be reversed?
A: There are some alternative treatment strategies like the use of antibiotic resistance breakers (ARBs) that may or may not have direct antibacterial effects. These compounds are capable of re-sensitizing resistant bacteria to antibiotics.
Q: Do probiotics help with Antibiotic Resistance?
A: Probiotics might indirectly help with antimicrobial resistance by minimizing the risk for certain infectious diseases and thereby reducing the need for antibiotics.
