Amikacin is a medicine that is used to treat a wide number of bacterial infections. It belongs to a class of drugs that is known as aminoglycoside antibiotics and it works by stopping the growth of bacteria. The AFB-MTB antibiogram Amikacin test is conducted on an infected tissue to check the sensitivity to Amikacin in the infected tissue. The test is used to check Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis.
You do not need to prepare specifically for the AFB-MTB antibiogram Amikacin test. You only need to make sure that you have gathered all the information from your doctor and are well aware of the process and the medications. Apart from this, your doctor would also like to know the medicines or supplements you take as certain medications can affect the test. Depending on your conditions, your doctor would advise the best course of action for you.
The results are usually available in a few days’ time. The normal result for AFB-Mtb antibiogram Amikacin test for infected tissue is A where the drug is sensitive. This result shows that you respond to the antibiotic and is true for the unisex gender and for all age groups. Depending on your condition and test results, your doctor will administer the best course of medication and will advise you for further treatment.
The test is done using the Antibiogram method on the infected tissue sample. There are two ways to do an antibiogram – a semi-quantitative diffusion method and a quantitative method. The method makes use of actively growing isolate of MTB in pure culture, which is then transported to a sealed container. The pure culture is kept in solid or liquid media in the sealed container.
| Type | Gender | Age-Group | Value |
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Afb Mtb - Amikacin Antibiogram Infected Tissue
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Unisex
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All age groups
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A result where the drug is sensitive indicates that the patient responds to this antibiotic
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MYCOBACTERIUM AVIUM COMPLEX
Caused by Bacteria M. avium "M.A.C." / M. intrracelulare "M.A.I"
SYMPTOMS:
Night sweats
TREATMENT:
As advised by consulting physician ( Clarithomycin, Azithromycin, Etambutol , Rifampin, Rifabutin, Ciprofloxacin, Amikacin
TB is a major health problem in India, with nearly 12 lakh people getting diagnosed with the disease each year. The fact that more than one-third of the cases of TB remain undiagnosed, or are diagnosed but proper treatment is not opted for, makes it even more difficult to deal with the disease. Moreover, the TB bacilli, which causes the disease is present in its latent form in 40% Indians who possess a high risk of developing TB but do not exhibit any symptoms.
Who are prone to TB?
Although TB can affect people of any age or physical condition, some people are at a higher risk of developing the disease than others. People who are more prone to TB are:
- Anyone with a weak immune system
- Small children and elderly people
- People suffering from diabetes or detected to be HIV positive
- People who have been exposed to immunotherapy or have consumed steroids for a long time
What is the classification of TB?
TB is curable, but for correct treatment, it is necessary to diagnose the type of the disease correctly. TB can be broadly classified into the following types:
What are the treatment options available for TB?
Treatment of TB involves intake of certain prescription drugs for about 6 to 9 months. It is strongly recommended that the treatment is continued till the end and the drugs are consumed exactly in the way suggested by the physician. If the intake of drugs is stopped before the requisite period, the condition may relapse; and if the medications are not consumed correctly, the bacteria might develop a resistance to the drugs.
Treatment of MDR-TB and XDR-TB is a complicated process as any wrong step might prove to be fatal for the patient. It usually begins by conducting a drug-susceptibility test to identify the drugs to which the bacilli are resistant to. After the test results are revealed, the treatment plan is shaped accordingly and the patient is closely observed throughout the process. Moreover, treatment of drug-resistant TB always includes the use of directly observed therapy (DOT).
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