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What Do Sore Throat And White Bumps On The Tongue Indicate?

My husband has been sick for the past week. First he started off with white bumps on the side of his tongue and then sore and swollen throat only on the left side with slight fever. He went to the er 4 days ago and was tested for but was treated for strep. He was prescribed amoxcicillan 3 times a day for 10 days but so far his illness has not improved. He still has a mild fever, sore and swollen throat, night sweats, body aches, chills, and complains of his jaw hurting. Is it really strep throat that he has?
Mon, 8 Jan 2018
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Hi.
Thanks for the query..

It looks like viral infection but strep throat is bacterial infection..

So my suggestion is to get his blood test done for confirmation..

A throat swab culture can also be advised..

If viral infection is confirmed then antiviral medication can help in reducing Infection..

However supportive treatment like Acetaminophen to reduce fever, Ibuprofen to reduce inflammation and pains and warm saline gargles and antiseptic mouthwash gargles can help in improvement..

Hope this helps..

Regards..
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What Do Sore Throat And White Bumps On The Tongue Indicate?

Hi. Thanks for the query.. It looks like viral infection but strep throat is bacterial infection.. So my suggestion is to get his blood test done for confirmation.. A throat swab culture can also be advised.. If viral infection is confirmed then antiviral medication can help in reducing Infection.. However supportive treatment like Acetaminophen to reduce fever, Ibuprofen to reduce inflammation and pains and warm saline gargles and antiseptic mouthwash gargles can help in improvement.. Hope this helps.. Regards..