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Woke up with sore throat. have runny clogged nose too. could this be strep. or just a sore throat?

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Viral infection: Almost all upper respiratory tract infections start with a virus. The fact that you have nasal congestion associated with the sore throat is typical of a viral etiology. In general, if symptoms get worse after 5 days or not improved after 10 days a throat culture and appropriate antibiotic should be considered.

Answered 5/22/2014

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