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I was diagnosed with strep throat and given a 10 day dose of pencillin and then after going backward given amoxicillin. now tonsils are still swollen?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Tonsils: I would reconsider the problem. Tonsils can swell for multiple reasons not just for strep throat. Allergies, viral processes other atypical infections.

Answered 11/26/2016

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Co-infection: Since strep is universally sensitive to the penicillin drugs, any residual inflammation is likely due to a concurrent infection with a virus. Mono patients will often also carry strep A and turn the quick test positive.Other viruses can do the same. I would give it some time.

Answered 11/28/2016

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