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I have mssa in my deep tissue and bones due to an infected metal piece after a spinal operation. could u tell me what's tge prognosis going forward? thank u
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Dual/triple: antibiotic therapy pending the results of deep tissue culture and sensitivity testing. Usually 2 and sometimes 3 antibiotics will be necessary
Answered 6/16/2015
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