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Is it an infection if someone has sudden pain in left side of throat and left ear?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Maybe: But there are also non-infective causes. Suggest you see your family doctor.

Answered 3/31/2012

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Certainly Possible: Could be, but an exam is the only way to be sure.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/5/2012

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