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Swabbed 4 strep, took amoxicillin until results.came back neg. should i stop antibiotics. new symptoms coughing up yellow phlegm, no voice, fever ?

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Dr. Karen Butler answered

No: Finish the antibiotic. No for your new symptoms may all be viral. Hydrate and rest if worsen see doctor

Answered 7/5/2017

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A member asked:

Swabbed 4 strep, took amoxicillin until results.came back neg. should i stop antibiotics. new symptoms coughing up yellow phlegm, no voice, fever ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Butler answered

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