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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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