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Sinus infection-gene sequencing was positive for staph epidermidis mrse in my sinuses. i was started on zuvox how serious is this infection?
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MRSA sinusitis: Not uncommon, zyvox (linezolid) should take care of it, but take full prescribed dose and follow instructions, you will be fine
Answered 12/15/2018
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