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A member asked:

Tonsils & adenoids removed. i have had 5 infections in the past 8 months(4 strep) bloodwork perfect no other health problems what else can it be?

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Strep throat: There are instances in which colonization of the throat with bacteria that produce enzymes which attack penicillin or other antibiotics may impede the efficacy of the treatments you have been receiving. You might want to check with an infectious diseases doctor. Good luck and best wishes.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 2/27/2014

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