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Recovering from bacteremia (sinuses). iv meds now oral clinda 4 few weeks for rest of infection. pustular rash face/neck, how to know if shd stop med?

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Dr. Corey Clay answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

See physician: Not typical rash for immediate drug allergy, but could be consistent with a delayed allergy and would be particularly typical for acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP). Call the service for the prescribing physician today. Request referral to Allergist early next week.

Dr Greiwe agreed

Answered 12/17/2015

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A member asked:

Recovering from bacteremia (sinuses). iv meds now oral clinda 4 few weeks for rest of infection. pustular rash face/neck, how to know if shd stop med?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Corey Clay answered

Dr Greiwe agreed

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