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I'd say give it a week then get tested for bacterial strep. If its not bacterial then antibiotics will do nothing. You will save yourself cash and the world from increasing antibiotic resistence.

[/ QUOTE ] i will repeat, i do not have access to reasonable medical facilities. it seems that testing is not an option. i'm goona give it 36 more hours to fester, if the situation deteriorates, let the pill popping begin.