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I had strep and have had these lumps in my throat for a few months now. doc says swollen lymph nodes, stress gone. no mono. still there, any idea?

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Dr. Hushang Haghighat answered

Evaluation: You should have blood test ( CBC ,EBV, CMV) and if all normal ,then you should have Pet CT,and if positive you need biopsy for diagnosis and treatment.

Answered 9/18/2015

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A member asked:

I had strep and have had these lumps in my throat for a few months now. doc says swollen lymph nodes, stress gone. no mono. still there, any idea?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hushang Haghighat answered

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