A member asked:

I'm on day 4 of a zpack for strep throat. i started to improve today, but lymph nodes and tonsils still very swollen. how long will symptoms last?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Up to 10 days: It takes a while, up to 10 days for complete clearing of symptoms. Antibiotics don't work overnight. Sounds like your're on track.

Answered 4/20/2016

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