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Dear doctor, i have klebsiella pneumonia since almost at least 4 months after several antibiotics. first one disappeared klebsiella, but it came back.?

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Dr. Larry Lutwick answered

Klebsiella where?: Colonization of the respiratory tract can occur especially if you have been hospitalized. Symptoms or not?

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/21/2012

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A member asked:

Dear doctor, i have klebsiella pneumonia since almost at least 4 months after several antibiotics. first one disappeared klebsiella, but it came back.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Larry Lutwick answered

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

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