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I'm running a lowgrade fever and have had a really sore throat for over 48 hours and it hurts to move my jaw. could this be strep as i have no tonsils?
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You can still have: Strep throat if you don't have tonsils. For significant sore throat with swollen lymph nodes – see physician ; get a strep throat test/ culture. If you have strep throat, antibiotic therapy is imperative to prevent future complications. Consider tylenol (acetaminophen) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. Saltwater gargles: mix 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm water – gargle several times a day.
Answered 11/20/2013
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