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Is It Advisable For Take Levofloxacin For Proteus Mirabilis While The Family Of The Patient Has A History Of Parkinson's Disease?

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Posted on Tue, 23 Apr 2024
Question: My husband has proteus mirabilis uti. Dr wants to give him levofloxacin. History of Parkinson's in his family. Don't think it good to give him this drug
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Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Levofloxacin can be given

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Levofloxacin can be given for Proteus mirabilis. It may not be reasonable to withhold best antibiotic even if there is a family history of Parkinson's in my opinion.

Regards


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Dr. V. N. S. Parinam

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Is It Advisable For Take Levofloxacin For Proteus Mirabilis While The Family Of The Patient Has A History Of Parkinson's Disease?

Brief Answer: Levofloxacin can be given Detailed Answer: Hi, Levofloxacin can be given for Proteus mirabilis. It may not be reasonable to withhold best antibiotic even if there is a family history of Parkinson's in my opinion. Regards