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Had a cold 10 days: sneezing, scratch throat, cough, congestion. started to feel better then throat hurts, very swollen, and fever last night. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Bacterial Infection: It appears you have developed a bacterial infection of your upper respiratory tract after having a viral infection. You need to be seen by a physician, either your personal one or an urgent care physician.

Answered 1/27/2015

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