how were you diagnosed? if it was by a rapid strep test then you definitely have strep. the bicillin is really all you need. however if you were clinically diagnosed with strep (no lab test. just an exam) the diagnosis may be incorrect. since mono can mimic strep in its early stages it would not be wise to take any leftover keflex unless you have the specific "okay" from your medical provider. there is really only one troublesome strain of strep. and that is group a beta hemolytic strep. you cannot tell an "unusual strain" of strep by a rapid test (only a two day culture) so i have no idea why your aunt was told this by the er.
diagnosed with strep throat yesterday got bicillin shot. worse today! can i start keflex today after the injection? . my aunt and i spent the weekend together and we have both been diagnosed with strep by different doctors! she was given a rocephin injection yesterday! both of us are worse today. she went to er and was told it was a very uncommon strain of strep! gave her a rx of keflex and prednisone! i went back to my family doctor today and explained this to him! he said the injection should work and did not write me a prescription! i have keflex here is it ok to start it after having that shot yesterday?