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I have a sore throat and my legs ache. can these be related? i had a fever earlier today. i don't have a spleen.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Viral infection: Most likely a viral infection. Not having a spleen predisposes you to infection by capsular bacteria but you need not be too concerned at this time unless you started to have green nasal discharge or a high fever (>102 F). Be sure to get immunized regularly with Prevnar (pneumococcal vaccine) and Pneumovax . Need to be treated promptly if you have symptoms of bacterial sinus infection which may follow a cold.

Dr Clay and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/8/2015

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A member asked:

I have a sore throat and my legs ache. can these be related? i had a fever earlier today. i don't have a spleen.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Clay and another doctor agreed

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