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Is amoxycillin good for getting rid of upper respatory infection? help

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Perfectly reasonalbe: First line treatment for community acquired infection in an otherwise healthy person.

Answered 10/4/2016

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