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Hi . i have an throat infection..for about 5 days..is that bad?
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Depends: Do you have a fever Do you have aches and muscle pain Do you see white bumps on your tonsils? Do you have other upper respiratory symptoms (cough hoarseness wheezing? Do you have swollen glands? Answer those questions and ask again! Hope this is helpful!
Answered 3/24/2020
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Yes: please get it checked and treated. Untreated throat infections caused by strep throat may have long term complications
Answered 3/22/2020
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