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My immune system is real low. i've had swollen glands and inflamed red throat and swollen tonsil. i've been on calvepen and flagyl. what can i do?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Depends: How long have you had these symptoms. Perhaps what you have may just be a viral infection like mono and not a bacterial infection at all. Check with your doctor again when you are not improving from the treatment.

Answered 12/8/2014

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