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Have Stenotrophomonas Maltophilia After Mole Removal. Prescribed Levaquin . Im
Question: have Stenotrophomonas maltophilia after mole removal. prescribed Levaquin. im a healthy person. should I worry?
Brief Answer:
Continue with the antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Though it can cause serious infections of the blood, bone and respiratory tract, however, in skin it is usually only a contaminant. If the surgery wound is healing well then I think there is nothing to worry though you should complete the antibiotic course prescribed to you.
Hope I have answered your query
Let me know if you need any more assistance
Continue with the antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Though it can cause serious infections of the blood, bone and respiratory tract, however, in skin it is usually only a contaminant. If the surgery wound is healing well then I think there is nothing to worry though you should complete the antibiotic course prescribed to you.
Hope I have answered your query
Let me know if you need any more assistance
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