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2018-01-08 19:00:42
If I have an antibiotic resistance to erythromycin will I be resistant to penicillin?
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Penicillin and erythromycin are different class of drugs and erythromycin resistance won't necessarily have resistance to penicillin. Resistance patterns needs to be evaluated by microbiology examination
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Consult nearby doctor for more information about the drug resistance and alternative treatment options

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