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ER Doctor Reveals Taking Antibiotics for Strep Only Reduces Symptoms by 16 Hours
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Doctor Mike Reacts To Sitcom Medical Scenes | Compilation
What was said
"A lot of people don't realize this, but by taking antibiotics for strep throat, you only decrease the time that you have symptoms by about 16 hours. That whole, 'Oh, I'd like to get antibiotics so I can get better for my trip thing doesn't quite work.'"
A practicing emergency physician challenges common assumptions about antibiotic effectiveness, stating that treating strep throat with antibiotics only shortens symptom duration by approximately 16 hours. The disclosure undermines widespread patient expectations about rapid recovery through antibiotic intervention.
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- Programme
- The Checkup with Doctor Mike
- Episode
- Doctor Mike Reacts To Sitcom Medical Scenes | Compilation
- Clip time
- 55:38
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