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I have pseudomonas in my throat as per culture.could my persistent throat pain is due to this? dr said no need to take antib but im not convinced???

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Pseudomonas: This often water associated bacillus may be present in the oral cavity as a saprophyte and is rarely the cause of infection in this area. Strongly agree with your doctor that antibiotics are virtually never necessary with these findings. Best wishes.

Answered 5/17/2014

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