Laura S. asked
I had a Gardnerella vaginal infection treated with metronidazole, and later was diagnosed with Enterococcus faecalis vaginal infection, treated with oral vancomycin. I'm experiencing symptoms again and am concerned about the side effects of IV drugs like gentamicin and streptomycin, which include severe inner ear damage, hearing loss, kidney and liver damage, and other serious side effects. I'm allergic to penicillin, erythromycin, tetracycline, and macrodantin. What are the alternatives to these treatments? How long are IV treatments usually necessary? Are they typically effective? How common is it for the infection to become systemic, and is it always fatal? I'm very scared and need reassurance.
April 16th, 2024
Francis H. answered
Enterococcus faecalis can often be treated with ampicillin, which is not in the penicillin family. H...
April 16th, 2024
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