sputum test

[Petrie21]

has anyone on here sputum been test positive for moraxella catarrhalis and enterobacterclacae ? If so what was the treatment ? X

[rosco59]

Yes I have and I’m currently taking Co-amoxiclav for 14 days. It seems to be clearing, but I’ve had numerous infections this year and it’s getting harder to get rid of them. I am starting back on Azithromycin as a prophylactic in the New Year. Hope this helps.

[MoyB]

I was treated for moraxella last year. Just antibiotics. No great issue with it. Think I probably got it from my young grandson as he had a few symptoms that seem similar. It seems that lots of people have it but if generally healthy, they don't require treatment whereas those of us with chronic lung conditions benefit from the antibiotics.

Hope you soon feel OK again.

Xx Moy

[eleanordigby]

Do you mean your sputum isolated moraxella and also enterobacterclacae as a separate pathogen, or is moraxella a subclass of entero? (Genuine question, microbiology is over my head!)

Anyway yes I’ve grown moraxella before but treatment wasn’t straightforward and I needed IVs. It’s a gram negative bacteria so it can be tricky. I can’t take co-amoxiclav. Can’t remember which IV but luckily I’m usually able to have a line fitted & do them at home

[Petrie21 in reply to eleanordigby]

separate bugs .

[BionicLady]

I have had Moraxella recently and was treated with both Co Amox which is my rescued and also Doxycyclline, both didn't work and ended up in hospital having IVs.

Just like @rosco59 I have had numerous infections the last six months, haven't been this unwell for four years or so!

I really hope you feel better soon 💐

[Petrie21 in reply to BionicLady]

the stupid thing is k don’t feel unwell I thought I had thrush lol

[BionicLady]

That's good to hear lol.. Keep well and safe 😁