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I've had this bad tasting slime in the back of my throat for over a week now. every time i swallow my throat hurts slightly. what could it be?
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Infection: Viral or bacterial. You have had this for a week, I would seek treatment and make sure it is not strep.
Answered 8/1/2015
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