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I had a severe case of strep throat 2 weeks ago (white pus on tonsils, etc). took 11 days of antibiotics and it resolved. for the last week or so, i have a sore throat at night only, mostly on the left side. it wakes me up. it continues briefly in the mor
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Be rechecked: It can relapse or you can be in re contact. A swab may be helpful and a review of family members. All the best.
Answered 11/23/2015
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Mgt: Another possible infection includes a peritonsillar abscess. Is there any difficulty swallowing? Sometimes there can be resistance to the antibiotic, or the development of pneumonia
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