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What other antibiotics besides keflex cures staph?

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Dr. Rupesh Parikh answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Many: You can try Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) or pcn or even levvaquin has been effective.

Answered 6/24/2014

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My daughter has been on keflex for staph with hives for 2 days but the hives continue to grow and she still has a fever. Should she see a doctor again?

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