Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Treated With Amoxicillin For Strep Throat, Still Throat Hurts. Have White Spots. Is It Recurrence ?
Hello, my 7 years old son had a strep throat 2 weeks ago. We treated him with amoxicillin for 10 days. In 4 days he said that his throat hurts. I looked into his throat and saw light white spots. So is it a strep throat came back and we need more antibiotics? And one more question - is it ok to go to a pool when you are taking an antibiotics? Thank you.
Mon, 25 Mar 2013
Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
As there is recurrence, it is better to go for throat swab examination and culture sensitivity test for specific bacteria and antibiotic effective against them.
After report go for antibiotic medicine for proper time.
It is not advisable to go to a pool while having any infection as it may spread infection to others through water.
Antibiotic has nothing to do with pool.
Ok and bye.
Welcome to HCM,
As there is recurrence, it is better to go for throat swab examination and culture sensitivity test for specific bacteria and antibiotic effective against them.
After report go for antibiotic medicine for proper time.
It is not advisable to go to a pool while having any infection as it may spread infection to others through water.
Antibiotic has nothing to do with pool.
Ok and bye.
I find this answer helpful
1 Doctor agrees with this answer
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Upper respiratory infection
Loading Online Doctors....