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I am on 2nd round of antibiotics x 5 days for strep (2 positive strep tests). my throat is now hurting again for past 24 hours. what to do next?

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Dr. Kenneth Grossman answered

Antibiotic change,: Either the type of antibiotic or its doe or duration may need changing. I am assuming you have has a c and s.

Answered 2/24/2013

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A member asked:

I am on 2nd round of antibiotics x 5 days for strep (2 positive strep tests). my throat is now hurting again for past 24 hours. what to do next?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kenneth Grossman answered

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