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Rapid strep test was very faint. machine read neg but aprn saw a faint line. prescribed liquid amoxicillin. should i get a 2nd opinion or take it?

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Dr. Brian Affleck answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Strep: Because the risk of taking antibiotics is low and the issues associated with untreated strep are so high, I would recommend just taking the antibiotic prescribed.

Dr Seibert and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

Rapid strep test was very faint. machine read neg but aprn saw a faint line. prescribed liquid amoxicillin. should i get a 2nd opinion or take it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Brian Affleck answered

Dr Seibert and 3 doctors agreed

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