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9. Treatment: Antibiotics

Although noninfectious costochondritis usually goes away on its own and does not require a prescription, you will need medical care if you have an infection. Bacterial or fungal costochondritis must be treated with intravenous antibiotics, an IV in the vein. Oral antibiotics are also an option. It typically takes about two to three weeks to complete therapy for infectious costochondritis.

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