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Pharyngitis,for 2 weeks sore throat went away. pain on both sides by tonsils keeps coming back, strep test negative for bacteria. help please ?

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Dr. Visalakshi Vallury answered

Pharyngitis: Check with your physician, you may have mononucleosis or other viral infection.

Answered 4/5/2016

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Mononucleosis: Go have a reevaluation by your health care provider. Ask to be tested for mono which can start as an acute sore throat.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/5/2016

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A member asked:

Pharyngitis,for 2 weeks sore throat went away. pain on both sides by tonsils keeps coming back, strep test negative for bacteria. help please ?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Visalakshi Vallury answered

Dr. Lori Semel answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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