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I had strep 2wks ago and it went away. now i've got some lung infection w phlem andlow grade fever. is this 2ndary infection or something new?
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Could be the same : Did you have the strep documented? Or did you just have a sore throat and refer to it as "strep"? Viral infections in the head and throat frequently can lead to bacterial super-infections in the throat, nose, sinuses and lungs. What is used to treat the strep may not be the right antibiotic for the lungs. You should talk about thins with your doctor.
Answered 3/22/2020
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