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A member asked:
Is keflex strong enough for staph infection n arm that is moving quickly. see line going from elbow up arm after only 12 hours of first symtoms?
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Staph is dangerous: Nope. This is the worst drug to be prescribed for the current epidemic of drug resistant staph infections. If you have a line going up from your elbow on this drug you need to get urgent medical attention.
Answered 6/15/2013
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