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I am taking clinadmyacin and bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) for a staph infection on the back of my head. what progress should i see? how long should the progress take?

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Dr. Jeffrey Fromowitz answered

Shrinking bumps: As you complete your treatment course the lesions should decrease in size, and you should feel better (no fevers, chills, etc).

Answered 4/18/2013

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A member asked:

I am taking clinadmyacin and bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) for a staph infection on the back of my head. what progress should i see? how long should the progress take?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Fromowitz answered

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