question: I have developed a severe skin and soft tissue infection of the scalp with some hair loss (not sure if it is permanent), but my dr had me on antibiotic regimen before it started to treat something else. My scalp culture grew e.coli and he said the antibiotic he has me on covers e.coli and I should be fine. I am Looking for a second opinion as my neck is now stiff and has sores as is my upper back... feeling like I have the flu, but no fever. Also have CVID, anemia and neutropenia and chronic osteomyelitis of maxilla from Actinomyces