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A 20-year-old male asked:

Mono" or strep throat? what are the major difference in symptoms i would see? i have most symptoms of both, but i feel more weakness/fatigue, pains.

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Dr. Mayank Patel
36 years experience
mono long lasting: Mono last longer and has weakness and fatigue compare to strep. Strep throat is short lasting less than 5 days.
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