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I have a very sore throat with no other symptoms but have healing ruptured eardrums that are vulnerable to infection. do i need to go to the doctor?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Pharyngitis: Never hurts to have this examined. May be strep throat and require antibiotics. Good luck.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 11/13/2013

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A member asked:

I have a very sore throat with no other symptoms but have healing ruptured eardrums that are vulnerable to infection. do i need to go to the doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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