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Sore throat, was put on zpak for bronchitis my left tonsil is enlarged a great bit now my throat hurts worse?
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Probably viral: Illness is probably viral and probably will run a course of 7-10 days. Watch for any shortness of breath, or significant fever. Another possibility is mononucleosis.
Answered 10/4/2016
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