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It feels like i have something stuck in my throat and its very uncomfortable and difficult to swallow. i've been running a fever for 3 days now and my tonsils are swollen, red, and pus streaked as well. i was prescribed antibiotics for strep but nothing s
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See your doctor: some antibiotics are not effective for strep or your infection may be resistant. My first question would be did the doctor actually test you for strep. If not, you may have been treating a virus with antibiotics, which would accomplish nothing. If yes, then you may need to be switched to a different antibiotic. Also remember that antibiotics may need a day or two to become effective.
Answered 4/17/2015
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