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Sore throat had strep test positive got antibiotics for 10 days. went back negative strep prescribed augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate). still sore. no tonsils. worse at nigh?

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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Sore throat: May need to rule out gastroesophageal reflux disease that may be contributing to sore throat, have a throat culture done to rule out other infectious causes, try an antihistamine over-the-counter or see an allergist if posterior nasal drip is contributing.

Answered 6/11/2015

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