You will need antibiotics for at least 4-6 weeks to get rid of the infection. The antibiotics will often be given to you intravenously (into your vein) at first, while you stay in hospital. If your symptoms have started to improve after this, you may be able to carry on taking your antibiotics by mouth at home. Some people need intravenous antibiotics for the whole course of treatment.

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