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Got strep 1 wk &given amox antibiotic. back next week & still had strep,given stronger anti. should we concerned? family history test to find cause?

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

They could be: a carrier and seeing an ENT may help.

Answered 6/28/2015

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