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A member asked:

Fighting flu symptoms, hasn't gotten better wondering if i can get something to help me out possible an antibiotic if needed?

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Depends: The course of flu would not be affected by antibiotics. If you have superimposed bacterial infection that may be helped by antibiotics. However, it is not feasible to ascertain if you have viral only or viral and bacterial infection without examining you. If the symptoms are severe, you should see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Dr Seibert and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/22/2018

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