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Strep throat. no tonsils. feel like theres a hair or something stuck to my throat making the strep much worse. i feel it might be poped blister maybe?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Sore throat: Unless you have a culture to verify the fact that your sore throat is due to strep you probably have a virus. An examination and culture could given you the cause.

Answered 1/31/2013

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A member asked:

Strep throat. no tonsils. feel like theres a hair or something stuck to my throat making the strep much worse. i feel it might be poped blister maybe?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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