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Suggest Treatment For Infectious Sores Behind The Ears
this medicine, sulfamethoxazole-TMP was prescribed for a six-year-old. Mother took her to doctor about an infectious sore behind her ear and lower hair line. She was also given Mupirocin Ointment 2 o/o for the ear sore. But my question is why the other medicine. Thank you for a reply.
Fri, 8 Feb 2019
Hello,
Mupirocin ointment is an antibiotic ointment used to treat skin infections by bacteria such staphylococcus. Probably she needs topical treatment and systemic treatment to get over this infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician
Mupirocin ointment is an antibiotic ointment used to treat skin infections by bacteria such staphylococcus. Probably she needs topical treatment and systemic treatment to get over this infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician
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