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What to do if i have new antibiotics for my ear infection. i took the last one the s'morning. should it go away now?
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Ear infection: Why did you have to have a second antibiotic. Your infection may be of viralorigin in which case a second antibiotic will not work.
Answered 3/31/2015
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