I've been do some research on this subject
and I'd like your opinion.
(This is for a new novel.)
2007-10-15 19:28:54 · 6 answers · asked by ♫ Bubastes, Cat Goddess♥ 7 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Yes. Especially in older adults who are in poor health. I've had geriatric patients that became unresponsive, (ususally with an elevated temp.) After a urinalysis was done & pt. was treated aggressively with antibiotics, they slowly came around. Sometimes IV antibiotics were neccesary.
2007-10-15 19:41:56 · answer #1 · answered by jan c 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I didn't know the answer to this, so I did a bit of research.
http://www.drmirkin.com/women/W218.htm
I found this link to be the most informative. As far as I can tell, it's treatable.
Touche
2007-10-17 17:18:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. i believe any bacteria can be life threatening. especially if for some unknown reason it mutates and becomes drug resistant
2007-10-16 03:20:54 · answer #3 · answered by ♥ cat furrever ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I think it can be if not treated.
2007-10-15 19:31:17 · answer #4 · answered by Lefty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, if left untreated or ingested (eww) ... why not?
2007-10-15 19:32:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes for sure.
2007-10-15 19:31:54 · answer #6 · answered by jack jack 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋