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How costly is it to get 'antimicrobial sensitivity testing'
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 4:03 pm
by Isaacle
I am tested positive Hp and I was thinking to have the sensitive test to have better chance of success at the drugs I take. I have taken in past clarithromycin and amox 4-5 times for different infections so not sure how effective these will be for Hp.
Re: How costly is it to get 'antimicrobial sensitivity testi
Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 8:39 am
by Helico_scientist
To do sensitivity testing, you will have to do an endoscopy. The price will depend on your country, health insurance, private/public hospital... your GP can help you answer this question. The bacteria will not be resistant to amoxicillin but migh be resistant to chlarithromycin. There is other antibiotics you could use like metronidazole which is also a commun antibiotic. Rifabutin and ciprofloxacin are also good but not available everywhere. Ask you gp about them.