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I've had a sinus infection (conf by ct scan) since nov. antibiotics knock out infection but a 5 days, the infection returns. why? facing surgery
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Antibiotics: Have you been cultured? And how long do you stay on antibiotics. Sometimes patients may need to be on antibiotics for 2 wks to a mo. For persistent sinusitis. Also the correct antibiotics are important.
Answered 6/24/2014
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