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Do I need antibiotics for a throat infection?

I am a 34 year old male and I have a throat infection. Do I need antibiotics for a throat infection?

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Probably not. Get a test for strep.
Most sore throats are viral, i.e about 90%. Antibiotics indicated if super infection with bacteria. See you LMD