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Have Sore Throat. Negative Strep Test. Taking Penicillin, Gargling. Reason?

sir i live in nz.i jus came here 12 months ago with my family.here in wellington its too cold and windy.my question is regarding my sore throat which i am feeling since one month.i am gargling a lot.keeping precautions in eating too.strep test is negative.from last 5 days i am taking pencillin. its not working.what could be the reason?
Tue, 16 Jul 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
As you mentioned that there is too much cold and your throat got infection.
However streptococcus is most common pathogen for throat infection and drug of choice is peniciliin .
In your case it seems that some other bacteria may be responsible , so a broad spectrum antibiotic will work.
In my opinion you should take LEVOFLOXACIN 750 mg / day just for 5 days after dinner .
Few patients feel mild dizziness and nausea , so need not to worry , you can use 2-3 tablets of antacid .
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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Have Sore Throat. Negative Strep Test. Taking Penicillin, Gargling. Reason?

Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. As you mentioned that there is too much cold and your throat got infection. However streptococcus is most common pathogen for throat infection and drug of choice is peniciliin . In your case it seems that some other bacteria may be responsible , so a broad spectrum antibiotic will work. In my opinion you should take LEVOFLOXACIN 750 mg / day just for 5 days after dinner . Few patients feel mild dizziness and nausea , so need not to worry , you can use 2-3 tablets of antacid . Good luck. Dr. HET