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Sore neck,sore throat, and cold body are signs of what?

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Dr. John Feola answered

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R/O PHARYNGITIS : PHARYNGITIS = Inflammation of throat. It can be viral or bacterial. Rest push fluids gargle with salt water/zinc 100mg/Vit c 5gm. If symptoms persist or worsen, you need exam throat culture and potentially antibiotics.

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Answered 3/7/2015

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