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I have taken antibiotics for four days and they aren't working. what do i do?

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

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See below: Likely a viral illness or a resistant bacteria. Talk to your doctor for more recs.

Answered 7/18/2013

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A member asked:

I have taken antibiotics for four days and they aren't working. what do i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

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