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Skin rash armpit. culture serratia marcescens heavy g then oral anti b plus cream. new culture kllebsiella pneumonia light g. uncommon? next step?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Next step: strong dual antibiotic therapy. Call the physician who obtained the cultures and get a referrral to an infectious disease expert.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 4/1/2019

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A member asked:

Skin rash armpit. culture serratia marcescens heavy g then oral anti b plus cream. new culture kllebsiella pneumonia light g. uncommon? next step?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Mallia agreed

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