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Caught stenotrophomonas maltophilia nonmucoid growth at hospital sputum 30/7/2018taking cotrimoxazol since 7/8/2018sputum 20/9/2018bacteria resistance against cotrim i found out coincidence14/10/2018nobody told me still take it doc order what to do?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

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Talk to doc!: A very good question! Ask your doc why he has you on this medication if the bacteria is resistant to it. If you are not happy with his/her explanation, ask for a second opinion.

Answered 10/21/2018

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