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For the past 3-4 days my throat has been hurting. every time i swallow, yawn, talk, etc... it hurts really bad. what could it be? strep?
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Tonsillitis: It is likely an infection by virus or bacteria. It could be strep positive or negative, see you primary care doctor for exam, blood test and throat culture. You are also in an age group when infectious mononucleosis is common.
Answered 12/2/2013
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