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I went to the er 3 nights ago they said i had strep & they put me on bactrim & steroids & said it would get better w/in 24 hrs. i have been takin the meds as prescribed & garglin w salt water & drinkin warm teas, but i feel worse & still have a fever?
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Recheck: Although you have been treated, sometimes things get worse. Possible you could be getting abscess or other soft tissue infection.
Answered 1/9/2018
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