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What are alternatives to bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds ?

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Need more informatio: Antibiotics are selected by doctors to cover infections caused by specific bacteria. When looking for alternative medications, you must know what bacteria you are treating.

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Answered 2/19/2020

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