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A member asked:
My 11yo recd neg rapid strep test yesterday. her throat hurts so bad she can barely swallow. she is very congested. can virus cause bad sore throat?
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YES: The majority of throat infections in that age group are viral and many are quite painful. This includes mono and several other viruses. These do not benefit from antibiotics.
Answered 2/10/2015
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Yes, viruses can: definitely cause very painful sore throats. Did her doctor also do an "overnight" culture in their office or sent out to a lab? Does she have fever? Is she drinking fluids? If she's not drinking well and it continues, I would recommend calling the doctor again and possibly getting her re-checked.
Answered 2/10/2015
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