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How to tell if it's just a cold, tonsillitis or throat infection?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

All 3 can be caused : by viral infections that will not respond to antibiotic treatment. If there is sore throat & fever see a doctor for a throat swab for Group A Streptococcus. 5-25 years is the age range for susceptibility to rheumatic fever, kidney inflammation & other complications of some strains of strep. A full 10-day course of antibiotics is needed to prevent these.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/24/2020

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