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Strep 2zpacks,bactrim allergic reaction. no more sore throat but earache and headache should i be concerned? no fever/stiff neck. is it meningitis?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Meningitis: Absence of stiff neck and fever is reassuring. Earache could be a middle ear infection. Severe,persistent headache and ear ache warrants an examination by a physician.

Answered 11/2/2017

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A member asked:

Strep 2zpacks,bactrim allergic reaction. no more sore throat but earache and headache should i be concerned? no fever/stiff neck. is it meningitis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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