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A member asked:
I have been on penicillin for 7 days to treat mumps but i am still swollen. should i go back to my gp or give it time to heal?
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Odd treatment: Mumps is a viral illness that will self heal over time. The average duration of symptoms is 7-10 days but can be longer in adults. Why you are on an antibiotic is not clear but changing to another for mumps would not be necessary.
Answered 3/25/2022
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