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Red spots on gums? taking meds for strep throat

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Dr. Jerry Brown answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Antibiotic Reactions: Good day; Any allergic reaction to a prescribed antibiotic needs to be discussed with your doctor. A similar medication may be as effective without the side effects.

Dr Douglas agreed

Answered 2/12/2017

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I have an extremely sore throat, its bright red at the back with no spots. Its very painful to swallow. I also had a toothache 3 days ago and I also spat out some red phlegm. Could this be strep throat? Im also getting some cold sweats?

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A member asked:

I have an extremely sore throat, its bright red at the back with no spots. Its very painful to swallow. I also had a toothache 3 days ago and I also spat out some red phlegm. Could this be strep throat? Im also getting some cold sweats??

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I have a breakout of white painful spots with red outlines on my chapped lips, on the back of my throat on my gums and on my tongue. What should I do?

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A member asked:

I have been on amoxicillin bid x 6 days for strep throat. My throat is still very red, sore, and now have little white spots on it. I still have 4 days left on the amoxicillin. Should I go back to the doctor?

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A member asked:

My 6 year old has been on cefdinir for four days for strep throat. Her breath still smells badly and is still red with white pus spots. Is this normal? We skipped amoxicillin because it didnt kill it last time she had strep?

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