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Does cipro (ciprofloxacin) cover group a strep?
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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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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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