A member asked:

There is a small pus pocket in the back of my throat. would amoxicillin or another antibiotic clear this up?

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Dr. Matthew Lyman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Pus: A strep test should be done. Your pcp could do it. if it is not strep, it could be mono. There is a test for that too. amoxil is the treatment for strep, but you should be tested first.

Answered 11/22/2017

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