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Sore throat for 10 days, only hurts when swallowing. days 4-6 was worse with sinus pain. not strep or mono. viral infection? how long could it last?
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Sore thoat: A viral sore throat can last up to two weeks to heal. Use salt water gargling for relief
Answered 7/1/2020
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More tests: I recommend a thorough complete throat culture and sensitively test(not just a screen for strep) ,and a repeat mono test with a complete blood count and differential as at times it takes a week or more for the mono test to turn positive. Of course an evaluation by an otolaryngologist is in order if these tests are nonrevealing.
Answered 4/6/2018
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