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Why is it that every time i am prescribed antibiotics with the "basics" it works for awhile and then i have to get a stronger one?

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Infections: If you have frequent infections you need to have your immune system checked by an immunologist. You also build resistance with repeated courses of antibiotics and need stronger ones.

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Answered 7/2/2017

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