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Finished 10 days of cefdinir for strep throat, 2 after sick again. 2nd throat swab confirmed strep again. given clindamycin, is this a good choice?
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Yes: Clindamycin is an excellent back-up antibiotic for strep.
Answered 3/25/2016
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