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Can a bacterial infection require a specific antibiotic to wipe it out ?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes: Bacterial infections usually require antibiotic treatment with a drug to which the bacteria is susceptible. Some antibiotics will work for some bacteria but not others. Most bacteria are sensitive to a number of different antibiotics. Microbiology labs do sensitivity testing to inform the doctor as to which antibiotics will be effective.

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Answered 6/5/2019

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