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A member asked:
I have some bactrum that is (really!) out of date. i want to use it in my nostrils for staph. okay still?
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No way: If you must use anything , use an antibiotic ointment like neosporin an even better idea is to see a doctor to find what's going on.
Answered 4/3/2019
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