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Can bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) cure a pid ?

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No.: Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) is not an effective treatment for pid.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/26/2019

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