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Can amoxacillin cure an ear infection?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes : If the ear infection is caused by a bacterium susceptible to amoxicillin, then its use will help cure it along with the immune system. If the bacterium is resistant to amoxicillin, or the infection is caused by a virus, then the infection wont necessarily improve right away.

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Answered 5/21/2017

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