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A member asked:
Is it possible to catch a cold a few days after finishing amoxicillin for strep throat? should that be a concern?
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Amoxicillin is an antibiotic and it does not have any preventing effect for cold syndrome which is caused by viruses. So, the answer is unfortunately yes. Take care!
Answered 3/6/2023
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Strep throat is a bacterial infection that does respond rapidly to appropriate antibiotic intervention. Head colds are caused by viruses, and amoxicillin is NOT an antiviral drug but does not increase the risk for an upper respiratory tract infection, either. You remain susceptible to seasonal viral exanthems.
Answered 3/5/2023
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