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I've had a sore throat that continues to get worse, no matter what i try. what should i do?

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Antibiotics: Take Amoxil (amoxicillin) 500 mg 4 time a day for 7 days, gargle with good mouyh wash twice daily will help.

Answered 6/24/2014

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I've had a sore throat that continues to get worse, no matter what i try. what should i do?

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