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You i have a question about uvulitis and strep throat that will not go away after 10 days of antibiotic of amoxicillin 500 treatment... and another 7 days of antibiotic and steroids what would be the next step in treatment if not clearing up

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Streph Throat: There are times when amoxicillin isn't effective for Group A streptococci. Sometimes a different antibiotic is required. REF: https://www.mdedge.com/pediatrics/article/38175/amoxicillin-failure-strep-throat

Answered 5/30/2020

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Consider alternative: Mononucleosis is often found as a co-infection with strep. Some of the worst sore throats seen are from mono. I would first do a mono test before doing any more antibiotics. If negative there are other protocols your doc can follow to eradicate live strep A if it found on a culture, not just a rapid antigen test.

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