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Wife had 4 cases of strep, 2 uti's, and pink eye all in past 8 mos. & has taken antibiotics for each of these. is there a possible underlying problem?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Multiple infections: Is your wife employed las a school teacher, nursery worker or nurse? If so, she may exposed to frequent infection that children have. In such a state frequent hand washing with soap is important

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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