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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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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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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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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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