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It is good to take antibiotics if u have upper respiratory infection? and what's should i take medicine

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Uri: In general, upper respiratory infections are caused by viruses and are not indicated. In your case, since you have pain when swallowing, see your doctor and get a throat culture. If you have strep , then antibiotics like amoxicillen would be indicated.

Answered 9/28/2016

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