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Is it normal to be treated for pharyngitis with azithromycin?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

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Commonly prescribed: It's not unusual, but often unnecessary. Most pharyngitis is viral, so antbiotics like Azithromycin are just placebos. Azithromycin would work for strep throat, a type of pharyngitis that should be treated with antibiotics.

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Answered 3/11/2023

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