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I was accidentally given the wrong antibiotic for a chlamydia infection. the right one was given a few days later. should i worry about resistance?

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Dr. Andrew Doe answered

No: Very unlikely a single incident will cause resistance.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 4/2/2013

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A member asked:

I was accidentally given the wrong antibiotic for a chlamydia infection. the right one was given a few days later. should i worry about resistance?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Doe answered

Dr Samuel agreed

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