A member asked:

Could i still have an infection in my tonsils if my doctor didn't see it, ran out of antibiotics and felt pain in my throat but he didn't see it?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Absolutely: You can have 'deep' infection which is not visible but can recur (as an abscess)...Finish the antibiotics!

Answered 5/18/2014

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Dr. Joshua Batt answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Yes: Sore throat treated with antibiotics should heal, but it is possible to have an infection that doesn't respond to routine antibiotics. It is also possible that you have a virus that is unaffected by the medications. Just give it time and things should improve.

Answered 11/16/2013

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