Question:
Do I need an antibiotic for sore throat without cough, positive fever, neck pain, and white spots on my tonsils?
Answer:
Yes
MedHead Confidence Score: 6
Amount Saved: 0
MedHead Message:
Strep throat is usually accompanied by fever and typically no cough, and does have associated neck pain due to pain in the lymph nodes.
References:
https://www.cdc.gov/antibiotic-use/community/for-patients/common-illnesses/sore-throat.html
