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What if symptoms of pharyngitis is present but the throat culture is negative?

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Likely a virus: Up to 2/3 of throat infections are due to viral illnesses & will eventually heal without antibiotics.Use of throat lossenges & sprays help.An effort to should be made to maintain proper fluid intake in spite of discomfort as it will shorten the illness in most cases.

Answered 10/3/2016

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