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I have strep throat and have been on antibiotics for 24 hours but i still don't feel good. should i go to work or stay home and rest??

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ask your treating Dr: You need to contact your treating Dr. for continuity of care. Let them know you're not feeling better yet and they can update your chart and maybe discuss a return to work date with you, so it gets properly documented in your medical record. Best wishes.

Answered 5/31/2016

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