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I started taking penicillin last night for a strep infection i didn't know i had. today i have a temp of 99.3 .was 98.6 earlier.are they connected?

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Dr. Anil Nasta answered

Strep: Hello, the numbers you are describing are not considered a fever. In general 100.4 and greater is considered a fever. The number you are describing is a normal variation of day to day temperatures. If you are feeling ill or are not improving please get checked out.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/10/2017

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A member asked:

I started taking penicillin last night for a strep infection i didn't know i had. today i have a temp of 99.3 .was 98.6 earlier.are they connected?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Anil Nasta answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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