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I tested pos. for strep b in my tonsils. after three antibiotics, i still have some pain in my throat and can now see my epiglottis. is it still strep?

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

I doubt if : You can see your epiglottis, but if you still have sore throat, repeat the throat culture to make sure you got rid of strep. Otherwise, it can come back.

Answered 5/23/2015

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A member asked:

I tested pos. for strep b in my tonsils. after three antibiotics, i still have some pain in my throat and can now see my epiglottis. is it still strep?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

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