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Suggest Treatment For Infection In Nostrils
A lab report shows that the infection in my nostril has scant growth of Staphylococcus aureus and a light growth of Enterobacter aerogenes, with skin flora also present . Before the results were in, I was prescribed Bactrum DS, which I did not fill as it was healing with Povidone Iodine swabbing. Do you think I need to fill the Rx?
Fri, 3 Jul 2015
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If there is significant improvement and you and your doctor agree that healing is definitely occurring , then you may not need to fill the prescription.
If improvement is slow or there are lingering problems, then it would be best to take the antibiotics prescribed.
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If there is significant improvement and you and your doctor agree that healing is definitely occurring , then you may not need to fill the prescription.
If improvement is slow or there are lingering problems, then it would be best to take the antibiotics prescribed.
I hope this helps
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