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How long is it ok to run a fever i have strep throat and have ran a fever for 4 days ranging from 99-103 i am on clindamycin 300 mg 3 times daily (21)?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Strep or not: Were you cultured for a strep throat? If not you may have a virus and therfore, not responding to the antibiotic. If you have had a positive culture consider the possibility of mono.

Answered 6/6/2017

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