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Persistent fever 9days+swollen lymph gland(right)+strep throat.low risk hiv expo. 1 month back. internist gave me avelox,seems not to be working. hiv?

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Dr. Ellen Altenburg answered

Unlikely: The enlarged lymph node is most likely related to the strep throat. I assume you were diagnosed with strep via a culture ( sometimes physicians just treat without a culture ). If I culture wasn't done, it could be viral ( like mononucleosis). I'd recommend calling your physician.

Dr Davis agreed

Answered 9/26/2015

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A member asked:

Persistent fever 9days+swollen lymph gland(right)+strep throat.low risk hiv expo. 1 month back. internist gave me avelox,seems not to be working. hiv?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ellen Altenburg answered

Dr Davis agreed

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