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Concerned about developing cough and congestion after er positive test for strep on thursday. 6 doses antibiotic to date.
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Visit your MD asap : You absolutely need another visit to the doctor immediately. There is antibiotic resistance and the sequelae of untreated Group A Strep infections are serious and include pneumonia, Rheumatic fever and kidney problems.
Answered 12/6/2015
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