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I've been on bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) and clindamycin for recurring boils on buttocks. still getting boils while taking antibiotics. what's wrong with me?

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Dr. Joseph Eastern answered

Culture?: Has anyone opened one of these boils and sent the contents for culture? If you're taking antibiotics and still getting them, chances are they are caused by a bacteria (or other organism) that is not sensitive to the antibiotics you are taking.

Dr Sojico agreed

Answered 10/12/2016

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A member asked:

I've been on bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) and clindamycin for recurring boils on buttocks. still getting boils while taking antibiotics. what's wrong with me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joseph Eastern answered

Dr Sojico agreed

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