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The doctor who diagnosed the infection did not tell me the exact cause. he said there is no specific cause. do you think i should go for another test?

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Dr. Elise Sadoun answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: If you have taken antibiotics and there's no improvement. Good luck.

Answered 1/5/2019

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