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I have had a sore throat and low grade fever for 3 days i am also having difficulty breathing and my lymph nodes are swollen what could it be?

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Dr. John Leander Po answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Get it evaluated: Though antibiotics aren't needed for respiratory viral infections, a sore throat may need immediate antibiotic therapy for streptococcal infections since it is contagious. Additionally, a healthcare professional can assess for other things such as postnasal drip, primary HIV infection, retropharyngeal abscess, and others, depending on the specifics of your case.

Answered 12/25/2017

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