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Does cipro (ciprofloxacin) cover group a strep?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

NO: Cipro (ciprofloxacin) has poor activity against group a streptococcus. Penicillins, cephalosporins and Clindamycin are much better choices.

Answered 5/6/2018

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Cipro (ciprofloxacin): Cipro (ciprofloxacin) has poor activity against group a streptococcus. Penicillins, cephalosporins and Clindamycin are much better choices.

Answered 6/24/2014

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