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Is cipro (ciprofloxacin) effective for sore throat?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Antibiotics should: Only be used for a known bacterial infection. Most sore throats are viral.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/20/2013

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