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My children have pink eye and i've had a very bad sore throat with neck pain and swollen glands for 3 days but no fever. could they be connected?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Yes: Some viruses and bacterias can cause both conjunctivitis and throat infections. So yes they may be related. All the best and hope you all feel better.

Answered 12/15/2014

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A member asked:

My children have pink eye and i've had a very bad sore throat with neck pain and swollen glands for 3 days but no fever. could they be connected?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

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