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Many infections are difficult to get rid of, because they are resistant or they can hide in your system. That is why doctors say that even if you seem to be feeling better, finish the medication. If you stop taking your medicine too soon, you may not have really killed the infection and it will just return, forcing you to start the process all over again.

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