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After my surgery in biopsy they found actino myces infection. doctor give me clindamycin. how long should i take. doctor told me to stop after week .

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Follow advice: It would be prudent to follow your doctor's advise as s/he knows your health better than is possible in this forum.

Answered 4/2/2016

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