| Treatment:
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| Antibiotic therapy can eliminate the infection. Obstructed bile ducts may be drained by ERCP or by PTCA. Flukes and worms can be eliminated with appropriate medications.
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| Expectations (prognosis):
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| The outcome is usually good with treatment, but poor without it. |
| Complications:
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| Calling your health care provider:
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Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms suggestive of cholangitis develop.
Call your health care provider if cholangitis symptoms worsen or do not improve with treatment, or if new symptoms develop.
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