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What kind of antibiotics should i take for an infection in the throat?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Throat culture.: Not all antibiotics are right for all infections. Many times sore throats may be due to viruses. Recommend that you get a streph throat test done. The doctor will be able to prescribe an appropriate antibiotic if you have streph throat. Viral infections don't require antibiotics.

Answered 1/24/2013

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