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They gave me a dose of azithromycin wednesday, february 17 because my tonsils are red and swollen and they also gave me tylenol and motrin but i dont have strep it came back negative but i still have very high fever will the azithromycin work?

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Yes: I would continue the above treatment plan as it well structured. A fever is the normal body response mechanism to the virus. The antibiotic is to cover any possible infections.

Answered 2/20/2021

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A member asked:

They gave me a dose of azithromycin wednesday, february 17 because my tonsils are red and swollen and they also gave me tylenol and motrin but i dont have strep it came back negative but i still have very high fever will the azithromycin work?

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