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I had an allergic reaction for vancomycin iv when being treated for lymphadentis. what are my options in case i contract the infection again?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

A few: Alternate antibiotics could include Linezolid or combination treatment based on culture and sensitivity, or possibly even vancomycin again after desensitization treatment, depending on severity of the infection.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 3/13/2020

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