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Please tell me what will my doctor prescribe for my sore throat?

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Dr. Walter Futterweit answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

If Fever-PNC: If this persists for more than 2 days or fever, see the MD. He will likely give you Penicillin. Check for stomach acid symptoms and tell MD

Answered 6/29/2014

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