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A member asked:

If you got strep throat for the 1st time then how long should u take the antibiotics for the 1st time?

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Depends on med: Depends on which antibiotic is used to treat the infection.

Dr Jenkins agreed

Answered 7/14/2014

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Strep throat: Usually 7-10 days course of antibiotics.

Answered 7/14/2014

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