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Tested positive for strep 10 days ago. finished my 10 day course of augmentin today. i still have a sore throat and fatigue. should i be swabbed for strep again?

Q: tested positive for strep 10 days ago. finished my 10 day course of augmentin today. i still have a sore throat and fatigue. should i be swabbed for strep again?

: Strep cannot be continuing after 10 days of augmenting. Probably a viral infection triggered your strep throat and hasn't cleared up yet. Most important, speak with your doctor about infectious mononucleosis, which often is accompanied by strep infection. Good luck.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Strep cannot be continuing after 10 days of augmenting. Probably a viral infection triggered your strep throat and hasn't cleared up yet. Most important, speak with your doctor about infectious mononucleosis, which often is accompanied by strep infection. Good luck.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 1/30/2023

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A member asked:

Tested positive for strep 10 days ago. finished my 10 day course of augmentin today. i still have a sore throat and fatigue. should i be swabbed for strep again?

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