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How long should a fever with strep throat last?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Once antibiotics are: Started, most people have significant improvmement 24 to 48 hours out.

Answered 4/9/2018

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My daughter has been on amoxicillin for a little over 60 hours for strep throat. Last night before bed she had a fever of 103. She was about 48 hrs after amoxicillin at that point. Should she still be having a fever after 5 doses?

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