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I am curious if antibiotics don't work for an infection does it worsen the infection ?
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No But: No the antibiotic does not make the infection worse but the lack of the proper antibiotic lets the infection gain a greater foot hold so see your md and have them test the infection for the best antibiotic to use.
Answered 8/20/2013
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