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A member asked:
15 year old boy has had sore throat for 2 weeks one swollen lymph node on right side he has no fever no cold symptoms. negative strep and mono test
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Probably virus: Your description is that of a typical viral pharyngitis. If the sore throat persists longer than two more weeks, then take him back to the doctor. Seems as though the doctor did all that is indicated in this case from your brief description.
Answered 3/13/2015
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Sinusitis or reflux: If he's not getting better, as mentioned, he could have drainage from a sinus infection causing the sore throat, or he could have acid reflux. Those are the types of things a doctor could check him for. A viral infection should go through its various cold-like stages and get better in 7-10 days. Allergies without a secondary infection rarely cause a sore throat.
Answered 3/31/2014
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