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Can Antibiotics Be Taken When Diagnosed With Histoplasmosis?
Should a person with possible Histoplasmosis take antibiotic and prednisone to get rid of the lung infection? I have not felt good for 3 months have cleaning an old building that had bat poop and dust and mold. I am allergic to dust and mold. I have a low grade temp, chills at times, very tired, dry cough. I have had a chest x-ray that is negative, YYYY@YYYY
Wed, 23 May 2018
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For this antifungal should be used and antibiotics are for prophylaxis to superficial bacterial infections.
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