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I am 11 weeks pregnant. have had sore throat and tonsillitis > a week. on 5 day azithromycin, no regress of symptoms. should i go back to the doctor?
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See below: If you have simple viral pharyngitis, your symptoms should go away gradually over a period of about one week. If you have strep throat, your symptoms should subside within two to three days after you begin taking antibiotics. If no improvement, you should see your MD again.
Answered 5/9/2015
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