I have a strep infection that wont go away. When I was a child I had rhumatic fever. I have a grandmother who died from a strep infection. My MD has given me five rounds of antibiotics, but hasnt increased the dose amount. Do you think I should go to a specialist. I still have the same symptoms
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. You should do blood for culture and sensitivity. Rheumatic fever patient must be having circulating streptococcus in the blood. So you should do the culture and sensitivity. Taking Chat Doctor.  Do not discontinue the treatment otherwise it will cause a resistant amongst the bacteria. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/