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What do you call this disease if you had dry cough and comes with toncilitiis?

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Dr. William Walsh answered

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Viral illness: A systemic illness of that sort is probably viral, but an atypical pneumonia from nontb mycobacterium, chlamydia, and legionella. Mycobacteria are more likely to give a lymphadenitis than others. Sputum cultures and throat cultures should be done.

Answered 4/25/2013

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