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How fast should bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) work for staph?

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See details: It depends on the area infected and the severity of infection. Finally, sometimes Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) is often not very effective against staph at all.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Small pimple on groin for 4 days...grew and became painful and very red...on bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) now in case it's staph...is it rare to spread to blood.scared?

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