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My father has fever due to throat infection and cough.?

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See below: Fever is one of our body's best responses to fight off infections. With a cough, as well as a sore throat, he is unlikely to have strep throat. Most fevers will last 2 to 3 days. If he still has a fever after that, or he is having any trouble breathing, he should be evaluated.

Answered 9/20/2012

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