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Pos for strep 2wks ago, finished antibiotics presc, 3 days later its back! have 10 days clindamycin in med cab. will it work till i call dr. mon?

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Dr. Vicken Poochikian answered

May try: Usually the right antibiotics should treat your strept in one week. I rather wait till monday to see your doctor, meanwhile drink liquids and rest.

Answered 4/6/2013

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A member asked:

Pos for strep 2wks ago, finished antibiotics presc, 3 days later its back! have 10 days clindamycin in med cab. will it work till i call dr. mon?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vicken Poochikian answered

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