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Doctor said i had pharyngitis but after four days of antibotics still have a sore throat and fever?

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Viral: It is possible you have a viral illness and abx may not help. In some cases there can be a resistant organism. How high is the fever ? Take rest plenty of fluids and fever medications. If fever is high and symptoms get worse contact your MD.

Dr Italia agreed

Answered 1/30/2017

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