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What could be the reason if there is reports of bacterial susceptibility but the patient is not responding?

There could be several reasons for this discrepancy. It's possible that the infection is caused by a different type of bacteria that is not susceptible to the antibiotic being used. Other factors such as the presence of biofilms, poor antibiotic penetration, or insufficient dose or duration of treatment could also contribute to treatment failure. Additionally, the patient's overall health status, immune function, and any underlying conditions may impact their response to treatment.


What happens when your white blood count is over 200000?

Having a white blood count over 200,000 (leukocytosis) can indicate a serious infection, inflammation, or a blood disorder like leukemia. It would require further evaluation by a healthcare provider to determine the underlying cause and appropriate treatment.


Is it possible that science could create a mermaid?

No, it is not possible to create a mermaid as they are mythical creatures that do not exist in reality. Science can manipulate genetic material to a certain extent but cannot create entirely new species that do not have a basis in biological reality.


State one possible reason a certain substance can not pass across a cell membrane?

The cell membrane is selectively permeable. Some substances like molecules are too big to pass through the membrane. The membrane allows passive transport of moleculesÊ by filtration, diffusion, or osmosis.


Reason for culture coming back negative on cellulitis?

Cultures look for bacterial growth. And thus in order for bacteria to grow in a given culture medium LIVE bacteria are needed. Depending on the mechanism for obtaining a sample, and the sample placed in the culture medium (i.e. swab, probe, biopsy, blood, etc.) the probability of obtaining live bacteria varies. Pus that usually accompanies an infection is composed of dead bacteria within white blood cells. And thus the swab of a skin wound full of pus is UNlikely to yield a positive (defined by bacterial growth in the culture medium) result. In short live bacteria is needed for a culture to be reported as positive. Not all samples taken for culture contain live bacteria, even in the presence of an infection (it is just the live bacteria are too deep to be accessed by the sampling technique used. I hope this answers your question. Sincerely, Matthew C. Lee, MD, RPh, MS

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Is a possible reason that there have been more diagnoses of the HIV infection reported in recent years?

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Why do diagnostic problems arrive in psychiatry?

Diagnostic problems arrive in psychiatry because the diagnosis of a mental disorder is based on psychological symptoms some of which are called psychopathological phenomena. Psychological symptoms and psycholopathological phenomena (gr. phenomenon - that which appears) are ideas which it is not possible to prove them on a physical basis. One can only ponder in mind if such an idea applies or not. The same is true with symptom-based medical diagnoses (e.g. fibromyalgia, tension- headache, fatigue syndrom ... ). Symptoms are perceived by a person in mind but can`t be proven to exist on an objective level. This makes the great difference between certain medical diagnosis which can be proven on an objective level (physical level) and psychiatric diagnoses (diagnoses of mental disorders) and symptom-based medical diagnoses which it is not possible to prove on an objective level (physical level). With the philosophy of Immanuel Kant out of the "Critique of Pure Reason" the difference of the medical diagnoses and the psychiatric diagnoses can be explained in detail and although the consequences following thereof.


You were banned on clubpenguin for no reason why?

A monator probably reported you


Why is lasonil unavailable?

Lasonil is a medication in the form of an ointment to treat bruising and sprains. Lasonil is unavailable in the US, the reason for which is unclear but it is possible that it is because of reported side effects to the FDA.


Why do i have Pain near the right kidney what can be the reason?

It could be kindney infection or blatter infection close to being kidney infection.


What could be the reason behind a dog having one red eye?

A possible reason for a dog having one red eye could be an eye infection, injury, or inflammation. It is important to consult a veterinarian for proper diagnosis and treatment.


Abnormal increase in the number of wbc?

Infection is one possible reason for an abnormal increase in the number of WBC's (white blood cells).


How many times do you have to get reported to be deleted from Instagram?

5 times but they have to have a reason why


Got tongue pierced 3 years ago it swelled now for no reason should you take it out?

This can be a sign of a possible infection or up comming cold, I would suggest you talk to your doctor.


Should you pick your belly button?

There is no reason to pick at your navel piercing. If you are cleaning it daily (which you should be) then there is no reason for picking at it. Doing so would invite the possibility of cross contamination and possible infection, because your hands are not the cleanest things to be using to pick at your navel.


Can bronchitis asthma be reason for high count WBC?

Infection is the reason for a WBC. Be it asthmatic bronchitis or not. Asthma alone won't do it. That's not an infection.


Why is there mucus coming out of my rear?

You may have an infection or it is sore for some reason.