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Is biaxin (clarithromycin) a good antibiotic for infected ingrown nails? i have had them cut out. i was put on biaxin (clarithromycin) because of the infection. i want a 2nd opinion.

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Should work : Fine, the bacteria most concerned with is staph aureus which biaxin (clarithromycin) covers...,

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