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I've had a persistent sore troat for 6 days with swollen red tonsils. strep test was neg. no fever and no improvement. what should i do?
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Wait 3 more days: Typically viral...But there are other bacteria that cause sore throat besides strept. And would require treatment.
Answered 4/23/2014
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