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How about patient with cough, stuffy nose, and fever < 7 days, given antibiotic because of unknown etiology virus or bacteria?
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Antibiotics: Overused and abused, but cannot tell you whether or not you needed these, because did not see and examine you. From what you say in your question it sounds like a viral illness for which you do not need antibiotics, but your doctor may know better.
Answered 3/27/2013
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