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Would it be unusual for strep throat to not be much better after 4 days of antibiotics?

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Dr. Debra Tang answered

Strep throat: You should be better after 4 days of antibiotics, so my recommendation is that you go see your primary care provider again.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 5/8/2014

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