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A pain in the throat with redness and body temperature = 38. can this state bi healed withoutantibiotics ?
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Can't tell that.: Maybe viral. Maybe bacterial. For significantly sore throat w swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see physician & get a strep throat test & culture. Antibiotics are imperative for Strep Throat.
Answered 7/27/2014
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