Hi, I recently developed a sore throat in which I was prescribed an antibiotic. However, due to a recent intercourse I have a feeling this could be something more serious, potentially an STD. I am taking this antibiotic and don t see any reduction in my tonsils, in fact the second tonsil has become enlarged now. I went back looking to get a throat swab to see what has caused this and have questions such as: With a strep throat is there normally mucous, coughing, stuffy nose that comes along with that? Since I noticed the problem in my throat it has only felt like a swollen ball as I swallow and the antibiotic makes swallowing much easier, I just worry I should be seeking a better diagnosis for this and question if I m on an antibiotic will there be a point to getting throat swabs done or potentially seeking an STD clinic. Can you please advise, I m a little confused as to the strange or lack of sister symptoms I thought strep throat came along with. Thank you.