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I have a staph infection on my hip and received a shot and bactrim, (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) how long will it take to get better?
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STAPH INF/LIP: It may take 5 to 7 days at the most if the choice of antibiotics is correct.
Answered 7/25/2012
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