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Should i be worried? puking white foam, fever, cough, pain in throat and head. recently taken bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) for mrsa, can that be the cause also?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Yes: this sounds very dangerous and it is also a high complexity problem. See a doc ASAP and do not wait. This sounds life threatening!

Dr Lewis agreed

Answered 3/11/2018

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Dr. Claude Parola answered

Probably not: Probably not related; However, it is a good idea to have yourself checked by a doctor if these symptoms persist

Answered 8/18/2014

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A member asked:

Should i be worried? puking white foam, fever, cough, pain in throat and head. recently taken bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) for mrsa, can that be the cause also?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Dr Lewis agreed

Dr. Claude Parola answered

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