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Is it okay to take a 10 day course of high dose penicillin for strep 8 months after i took penicillin for bronchitis. ? or will becteria resistance.?

Q: is it okay to take a 10 day course of high dose penicillin for strep 8 months after i took penicillin for bronchitis. ? or will becteria resistance.?

: The danger from inadequate treatment of a strep infection is hundreds of times higher than any potential problem because you had penicillin 8 months previously. Take the treatment as advised.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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The danger from inadequate treatment of a strep infection is hundreds of times higher than any potential problem because you had penicillin 8 months previously. Take the treatment as advised.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 11/26/2022

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A member asked:

Is it okay to take a 10 day course of high dose penicillin for strep 8 months after i took penicillin for bronchitis. ? or will becteria resistance.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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