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Does viral fever leads to cough and throat infection? is there nee of antibiotics?

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Dr. JUDY WASHINGTON answered

Yes: Viruses can cause cough and fever. Antibiotics are not needed.

Dr Villaplana and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/9/2014

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