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I tested positive for strep b but negative for herpes i am currently on antibiotics but the sores are starting to come back why is that?

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Dr. Michael Fisher answered

Antibiotics: You may be on the wrong antibiotic or you know have a different infection such as yeast which antibiotics do not not treat.

Answered 1/1/2013

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A member asked:

I tested positive for strep b but negative for herpes i am currently on antibiotics but the sores are starting to come back why is that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Fisher answered

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