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My child has a boil in his head and he has g6pd. what safe antibiotics can be recommended to my son. i hope anyone can answer my question. i am from philippines?
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Avoid Sulfa, Quinolones and Nitrofurantoin. Staphylococcus and MRSA should be considered when selecting a potential treatment. A culture of the abscess will help to guide therapy. Watch for signs of infection spread and fever.
Answered 7/27/2022
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