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How can i tell if it's strep throat or a viral infection? had a fever of 100.8 the first two days, sore throat and now a small cough as well.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Many possibilities: Tonsillitis, pharyngitis, strep throat, mono are all possibilities with the signs listed. These would need a look by your doc to sort out.

Answered 4/17/2014

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A member asked:

How can i tell if it's strep throat or a viral infection? had a fever of 100.8 the first two days, sore throat and now a small cough as well.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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