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What infections do bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) treat and how long does it take?

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Gram neg: Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) treats gram negative infections. Most commonly bladder infections and some types of diarrhea. Patients usually get better in a few days.

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Answered 6/24/2014

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