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What to do if i have sinusitis and my tonsils feel really itchy and sore and look like this. is it strep?

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Diagnosis: How do you know if you have a sinus infection? Was a CAT scan performed? You can have a rapid Strep test or a regular throat culture to document if you have a bacterial infection. Remember, the great majority of upper respiratory tract infections are caused by viruses.

Answered 7/10/2014

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A member asked:

What to do if i have sinusitis and my tonsils feel really itchy and sore and look like this. is it strep?

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Dr. Bernstein Joel answered

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