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During my bone infection(staff) i was put on vancomycyn 6 weeks but i truly believe this infection has spread thru my body iv got to hospitals but they find "no"infection, in my heart i know what i feel what kind of test should be given in order to c what

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Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

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Staph: Was it MRSA or regular staph? An echocaridogram can find infectious vegetations if your doctor and you concur that there is a need.

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Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

During my bone infection(staff) i was put on vancomycyn 6 weeks but i truly believe this infection has spread thru my body iv got to hospitals but they find "no"infection, in my heart i know what i feel what kind of test should be given in order to c what

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

Dr Rasak agreed

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