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How long are adults contagious on a zpack for a viral ear infection? asking for babysitting 2.5 month old overnight

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Z-PAC virus: How long are adults contagious on a zpack for a viral ear infection? Asking for babysitting 2.5 month old overnight. ANS: A Z-PAC does nothing for a virus ear infection. Only if if is bacterial.

Answered 12/29/2016

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