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Sore throat 6or 7days now not improving.alot of phlegm in throat.no cold or flu symptoms.not strep!please help!very fatigued& body not feeling normal.

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Could be mono: Pharyngitis describes inflammation or infection in the back of the throat. There are multiple causes such as viruses, strep, fungus. Viruses are usually the most common cause. Epstein Barr virus causes Mononucleosis. Blood work checks for mono instead of the usual swab. Mono can cause fatigue and tender lymph nodes all over the body besides sore throat and pus on the tonsils.

Answered 8/5/2014

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Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

Time to see doctor: Allergies, bacterial infections other than streptococal, viral infections can present that way. You need to see your physician to diagnose and treat the problem

Answered 8/5/2014

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