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Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Had a highly virulent strain of strep which hit suddenly in the evening - the next afternoon I was at the doctor - she said the second my culture hit the dish it was positive for strep. She felt something strong and immediate was the best treatment. I'm so glad I took the shot - it honestly did hurt, even though I have a high tolerance for pain, it wasn't as bad as how badly my throat hu
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Reviewer: bryjach, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Was sick for 5 days. Doctor offered me this or 10 days of antibiotics. Shot was painful but within 12 hours, I was improving & could swallow slightly. 36 hours...I was brand new. Amazing! Would do it again in a hearbeat!
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Didn't treat my strep throat. Will never use again.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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got shot after trip to ER... Felt better by the next day..
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