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I Have Sores On The Back Of My Throat. First

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Posted on Wed, 5 Feb 2020
Question: Brief Answer:
A short course of antibiotics may be started empirically.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Not all sore throat are strep.
Sore throat can be caused by non strep( streptococcus) bacteria, virus, or even fungal (yeast) infection.
As a first line management you can take over the counter available analgesics like paracetamol for symptomatic relief. Do warm saline gargles also,
Consult physician for a short course of antibiotics empirically preferably amoxclav or amoxicillin.
Generally the symptoms will settle in five to seven days.
If symptoms persist even after a week or you develop high grade fever, better to consult an ENT specialist and get evaluated. In that case you might require a throat swab to make a diagnosis.
Wishing all the best.
Thanks
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I have sores on the back of my throat. First they where irritated but now they are more painful. Doctor said it was negative for strep ok Monday. But it’s gotten worse since.
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I Have Sores On The Back Of My Throat. First

I have sores on the back of my throat. First they where irritated but now they are more painful. Doctor said it was negative for strep ok Monday. But it’s gotten worse since.