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Are you supposed to be admitted to hospital for a seven month chest infection?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Unless seriously ill: Most cases can be worked up in an out-patient setting. Make sure you do not have a impaired immune system ii the infectious disease doctor can't help you. Go to the hospital only when you are seriously ill since it may set you up for MRSA

Answered 1/5/2019

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