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Have Tonsilitis, Infection In Groin, Spitting Pus And Blood. Suffer From HIV, Vasculitis. Should Be Concerned ?
Hi, I am 35 years old and have HIV and Vasculitus. I have tonsillitus and a bacterial infection in my wounds in my groin area and my doctor prescribed Doxycycline yedterday. Now I am spitting up puss and blood. I was diagnosed with tonsillitus 3 weeks ago and was given a shot and prescribed amoxicillin for two weeks but it did not clear it up. Should I be concerned sbout the puss and blood?
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
Hi.If the infection is not controlled with Doxycycline and Amoxycillin ,you have to go for a Broad spectrum antibiotic.If you take the Antibiotics in Injection form,the response will be fast and good.Once the infection is controlled, spitting of pus and blood will be stopped.All the best
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