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I have been suffering from strep throat..how many days, after taking antibiotics the tonsil will back in its normal shape?
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The size: Of the tonsil will return towards normal beginning in 72 hours provided you have group b beta hemolytic streptococcus and it is treated with the appropriate antibiotic. You should feel much better within 72 hours and within 10-12 days throat should look normal.
Answered 12/24/2013
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