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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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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.
Answered 3/13/2020
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