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Went to buenos aires. day 1: achy, headache, fever, scratchy throat. day 3: severe sore throat, white pus; other symptoms gone. antibiotics or wait?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See doctor: If you meant white pus on the tonsils or throat,you may have a strep infection which may require an antibiotic. However it'd be best to get it confirmed .

Answered 1/4/2015

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A member asked:

Went to buenos aires. day 1: achy, headache, fever, scratchy throat. day 3: severe sore throat, white pus; other symptoms gone. antibiotics or wait?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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