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How can i tell if i have got a throat infection?

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By Symptoms: By symptoms of throat infection Sore Throat Diffculty swaloowing Fever White spots on tonsils Swollen glands in neck And get checked by your doctor to rule out Strep infection which needs to be treated with antibiotics

Answered 3/24/2020

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