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I have been on antibiotics for 2 weeks now for strep throat. my throat still hurts and there are white spots on my tonsils. what should i do?
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Go back to doctor: This may not be bacterial which is why it is not improving on antibiotics or it is the wrong type of antibiotic. Go back for a follow-up
Answered 11/27/2017
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Hard to say: If you had strep documented by quick test or culture & took a penicillin based drug, you have been treated enough to eliminate that germ. You could be concurrently infected with one of many viruses, like mono, that often runs with strep & can have a prolonged course. If you haven't been able to resume your normal activities a re-check is in order.
Answered 9/24/2017
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