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From Where Can Sinus Infection Caused By Serratia Be Picked?
I have had a sinus infection for about 4 months and been on 4 antibiotics (amoxiliin, augmentin, omnicef, doxycycline) and today found out it is caused by serratia so will be starting cipro. I also take plaquenil and methotrexate for inflammatory arthritis which reudces immune response. I'm just wondering if this is something I picked up around home- I am a terrible housekeeper and need to improve. Just trying to figure where I picked it up from and how to improve in the future. I also work in the public schools and travel between 26 schools.
Mon, 7 Dec 2015
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It is possible that it may be found in the environment but it is mainly a hospital or clinic based infection.
If you have not been admitted to the hospital recently then it is likely from some place in the community or at home but the exact source would not be known unless someone else becomes sick.
I hope this helps
It is possible that it may be found in the environment but it is mainly a hospital or clinic based infection.
If you have not been admitted to the hospital recently then it is likely from some place in the community or at home but the exact source would not be known unless someone else becomes sick.
I hope this helps
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