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How Can Severe Sore Throat Be Treated?
I ve had a sore throat for 10 days and have taken 7 days of biaxin antibiotics. throat remains swollen in R tonsils and pharynx region with white looking blisters. had fever for the first 3 days around 99.5 consistently. now fever is gone? throat still hurts significantly
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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The white blisters on tonsils persistent after antibiotic therapy could be due to viral infections like Infectious mononucleosis, Herpes or yeast infection like candida. Throat examination, tzanck smear, microscopy and culture of throat swab can help confirm the diagnosis.
Please be advised to follow up with your primary care provider for necessary evaluation and management.
Meanwhile, drink plenty of fluids and stay hydrated, take adequate rest and use Tylenol for pain.
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Dr.Lekshmi
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The white blisters on tonsils persistent after antibiotic therapy could be due to viral infections like Infectious mononucleosis, Herpes or yeast infection like candida. Throat examination, tzanck smear, microscopy and culture of throat swab can help confirm the diagnosis.
Please be advised to follow up with your primary care provider for necessary evaluation and management.
Meanwhile, drink plenty of fluids and stay hydrated, take adequate rest and use Tylenol for pain.
Hope this answers your question
Please address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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