What might be an expected outcome if laboratory tests confirm a bacterial infection?

When laboratory tests confirm a bacterial infection, the most expected outcome is that the patient may require antibiotics to treat the infection. Bacterial infections are typically managed with antimicrobial therapy, as antibiotics target the specific bacteria causing the infection, helping to control the spread of the bacteria, alleviate symptoms, and enable the body's immune system to effectively clear the infection.

Antibiotics are fundamental in treating bacterial infections, while other management strategies such as supportive care or monitoring might be utilized alongside. The need for immediate surgery is usually not determined solely by the confirmation of a bacterial infection; rather, it is based on the clinical situation and how the infection is affecting the patient's health. In some instances, certain bacterial infections may not require treatment if they are mild and self-limiting, but confirmation of an infection often leads to the consideration of antibiotic therapy.