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23 wk pregnant. sore throat swollen r tonsil and lymph nodes 3 days. temp99.8. post nasal drip and sore tight neck today. fast strep neg fri. worry?
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This most likely is: Viral. You will be advised if the culture grows out strep. This sounds like the type of thing that mother ; fetus both usually handle fine. Saltwater gargles are helpful. Mix a tsp of salt in 8 oz of warm water – gargle w this several times/day. For congestion – saline nose drops or a netti pot. *for anti-inflammatory effect ; mobilizing mucus- homemade chicken noodle soup.
Answered 1/5/2014
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Possible: It appears that you have a viral infection which always poses some risk to the fetus before the organs are all formed (around 4 months). Unless you have rubella, the risk of fetal anomalies is extremely low.
Answered 1/4/2014
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