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I started taking amoxicillin 5 days ago for a cat bite. now my neck feels stiff through jaw on left side, glands swollen, lump in my throat feeling?

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Evaluation needed: You may have an infection with an organism for which amoxicillin is not effective. You should be evaluated by a physician to determine if a change in therapy is needed. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Dr Rosenblatt agreed

Answered 7/15/2015

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