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Is bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) good for mrsa?

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MRSA: Generally local skin lesions can be easily treated with Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) or septra if you are not allergic to sulfa drugs.

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Answered 7/10/2014

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