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I'm having a sore throat (strep like symptoms) but when i take tylenol (acetaminophen) cold and sinus meds it gets better. should i still be seen at a clinic anyways?

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Throat: Probably viral but a throat culture is the only way to be sure that it's not bacterial

Answered 8/31/2014

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