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Is levofloxacin an effective drug in curing strep throat or pharyngitis/ laryngitis?? thanks?

Q: is levofloxacin an effective drug in curing strep throat or pharyngitis/ laryngitis?? thanks?

: it isn't typical treatment for strep throat but usually would work. However, the most pharyngitis or laryngitis is caused by viruses, not treated by any antibiotic. If you have a virus, this treatment won't make any difference.

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it isn't typical treatment for strep throat but usually would work. However, the most pharyngitis or laryngitis is caused by viruses, not treated by any antibiotic. If you have a virus, this treatment won't make any difference.

Answered 7/11/2023

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