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A 28-year-old female asked:

What kinda bacteria of infections does bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) treat and how long should it take?

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Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered

Family Medicine 39 years experience

Gram neg: Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) treats gram negative infections. Most commonly bladder infections and some types of diarrhea.

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