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I have had swollen glands & a fever of 102 for 2 days now. if i still have it the next day, im going to the hospital. for now, what can i do to cool d?

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May be strep throat: Fever, sore throat, and swollen neck nodes (glands) may be strep throat. A quick throat swab test can tell in 5 minutes, if strep germs are there. If strep, then antibiotics are needed. Some viral infections can also have these symptoms, but viral infections are not treated with antibiotics.

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

I have had swollen glands & a fever of 102 for 2 days now. if i still have it the next day, im going to the hospital. for now, what can i do to cool d?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Kwok answered

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