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Throat infection .... not able to eat anything?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Sore throat: A throat that is sore can be from either viral or bacterial processes. However, if you really can not eat you should get this evaluated.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 1/16/2015

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