Also, he does other prep steps that he has learned through work with thousands of IC samples. This is in stark contrast to the high number of Gram negative bacteria usually required in the traditional urinary tract tests. The focus in conventional UTI treatment programs is Gram negative bacteria. According to Dr. Fugazzotto, these may be present but do not cause disease. Once the pathogenic organism has been identified, he will recommend an antibiotic that will be effective against the organism.
Antibiotic dosage is very important and is initially set at a calculated level.
Follow-up lab tests measure the actual antibiotic levels and effectiveness. Dosage is adjusted. These follow-up specimens may be needed anywhere from every 4 days to a week, to monthly or longer, depending on where you are in the treatment. Sometimes patients may have to switch antibiotics to find one that is more effective or has reduced side effects. Antibiotics must be taken with precision.