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Significant staph growth shows in two (2) months old baby's ears. what is the best treatment.

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Dr. Venkata Vallury answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Staph: if is the MRSA strain then Bactria is a good choice if it is not MRSA strain then ke flex will work well

Answered 12/15/2014

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