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I was diagnosed w/ a bacterial infection almost 2 weeks ago & have finished my antibiotics. however, i still have a sore throat. why wont it go away?
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Be patient,it will g: Sore throat will go away as long as it has improved after using the antibiotics. Sometimes it takes 3 to 4 weeks for the sensation to go away. You just have to ignore it.
Answered 10/20/2013
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