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My throat is very sore and also very itchy. and i'm beginning to lose my voice. i have been in contact with a baby who has bronchitis.

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Might be: that viral infection you've been hearing about. It is a common virus infection. in adults the disease is like any cold; in young children it can be quite serious. Viral illnesses (except flu) cannot be treated by antibiotics.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/21/2014

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