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My do . gave me a steriod shot for a virus that gave me a lung infection. what side effects should i expect. it only stays in the body for 3 days?
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Viral infection: Something seems wrong with your description of what you have and the treatment prescribed. Suggest you discuss this with the doctor seeing you and if you do not get a satisfactory response, see another doctor for a second opinion. Good luck.
Answered 1/5/2019
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