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I have had a fever for 2 days chills body aches and now i have a very sore and swollen throat even my neck hurtws what could this be and should i see my dr or wait it out i have been drinking hot tea and taking ibu 800 any other suggestions ?

6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

Strep throat: If sore throat and fever are only symptoms you have, the chance of strep throat is high. Need to see your pcp.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Chirag Vasa answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Viral: This could be viral infection, i.e. Ebv, flu, cmv, adenovirus, rhinovirus or assoicated secondary bacterial infection. Need to see your doctor and needs testing and appropriate testing.

Answered 10/1/2018

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Should see you MD : This could represent a wide range of illnesses including viral infections , bacterial infections or auto immune disease. You need to be seen by your md who can run tests and refer you to specialists if necessary.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Possible strep: First consideration is a strep throat. Either see your pop or go to the er for a throat vulture.

Answered 3/21/2015

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