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Suffering from mouth sores. what good antibiotics are out there for this?
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Several meds: Symptoms like these are best deterimed by a thorough evaluation by your physician. Based on his/her findings, a treatment plan can be developed to help you.
Answered 4/1/2019
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May be viral: If so, antibiotics are useless. See your physician for a proper diagnosis and the correct meds for your ailment. Feel better soon..
Answered 10/4/2016
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No antibiotics: Antibiotics will not help because the sores are viral in origin.
Answered 3/8/2018
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