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Son/30, had sore throat, took augmentin 500 for 8 days, still has sore throat, can he be at risk for rheumatic heart since he's had for over 2 wks?

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Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsett answered

Likely viral: Son is not at risk for rheumatic heart disease after a 8 day course of augmentin. It is likely that cause of the sore throat is viral in origin instead of being due to strep.

Answered 2/21/2017

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A member asked:

Son/30, had sore throat, took augmentin 500 for 8 days, still has sore throat, can he be at risk for rheumatic heart since he's had for over 2 wks?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsett answered

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