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A member asked:
I tested positve for strep throat would they know if i had peritonsular abcess while i was there?
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Yes, a doctor: can generally tell if there is an abscess. If you do not get better on the antibiotics that they probably put you on, you should go back to get re-checked. If they thought there was an abscess there, they probably would have sent you to an ear, nose and throat specialist.
Answered 12/9/2014
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Yes: Peritonsillar abscess would have been visible when your throat was examined. If however you begin to experience drooling and having to position your head a certain way in order to breathe, you should seek emergent medical care. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
Answered 12/9/2014
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Yes: A peri-tonsilar abscess is usually obvious when a patient presents for initial treatment.It is seen when the throat/tonsils are examined. It would be unusual for one to develop while a patient is being treated because of the rapid response to medication seen by most patients.
Answered 12/10/2014
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