Just a comment...
The Clindamycin is used when bone infection is present or a risk.
Often used for jaw infections following extractions as well. So the ear infection would count. Very few antibiotics penetrate bone.
The other drug Cefdinir, is for penetration into soft tissue.
Not all drugs penetrate tissues equally. For example, Keflex which is a cousin to the cefdinir does not work for sinus or ear infections. But Cefdinir is especially good for this purpose.
I don't think in this case it is L-form/cyst form at work. It is a mixed infection that is invading two types of tissue.
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Weezie looking at petunias 8.25.2017
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