Should I go back to see a doctor because my symptoms have returned and I haven't finished the antibiotics yet?

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Hello! 9 days ago, I was diagnosed with strep throat, I started my antibiotics (penicillin) and the symptoms almost all disappeared in 2 days. However, even though I continued the medication, my symptoms came back on the 7th day (some white spots on my tonsils, tonsils still very swollen, difficulty/pain to swallow, fatigue and slight earache, sore throat) and it doesn't seem to want to go away. Should I go back to the doctor or wait since I just had penicillin (I have 1 day of antibiotics left until tomorrow) I thought it was a cold, but I'm not congested Ohh that makes me feel better if it doesn't resist to penicillin! For the covid yes I did a test, it was negative! i will continue to monitor my symptoms and reconsult within the time frame you suggest if needed then, thank you very much!

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Good morning, ma'am, A cold or viral infection can often start with the symptoms you described. The resistance of streptococcus to penicillin is almost nil :) I suggest waiting and monitoring your symptoms, if they ever go beyond 5-7 days or get worse, indeed you will need to see a doctor again. Having said that, have you done a rapid test for COVID? It was my pleasure! Tom Samaha, Pharmacist