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Can clindamycin cure tonsillitis and strep throat im using it for bacterial vaginosis but my throat is infected?

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Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Yes, it is not the optimal antibiotic, but it will have strep coverage.

Answered 4/7/2015

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