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On oral augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) for possible petrositis. suspicious mri, so ct donne today. headache is now worse 9/10. will meds help or are iv meds necessary?

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Infection : Serial imaging tests and blood work for inflammatory/infectious markers will determine if intravenous antibiotics or surgery is required instead of oral antibiotics.

Answered 8/9/2014

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