http://impetigo.net/uncategorized/can-you-get-impetigo-if-your-already-on-antibiotics/ Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:48:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://impetigo.net/uncategorized/can-you-get-impetigo-if-your-already-on-antibiotics/comment-page-1/#comment-8 nochocolate Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:32:29 +0000 http://impetigo.net/uncategorized/can-you-get-impetigo-if-your-already-on-antibiotics/#comment-8 Most sinus infections are gram positive as is impetigo so in that case the antibiotic would work. BUT there have been cases where sinus infections, are caused by gram negative bacteria and fungal pathogens. You'll just have to wait and see, or call you doctor and see what type of infection it is, and if his current medication will be protective. The pharmacist can tell you if your son's medication will work on impetigo, just ask him. What's he taking? Most sinus infections are gram positive as is impetigo so in that case the antibiotic would work. BUT there have been cases where sinus infections, are caused by gram negative bacteria and fungal pathogens. You’ll just have to wait and see, or call you doctor and see what type of infection it is, and if his current medication will be protective. The pharmacist can tell you if your son’s medication will work on impetigo, just ask him. What’s he taking?

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