A member asked:

I have a sore throat what do i have and my temp is 100.0 and i don't have any virus symptoms.

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Dr. William Culviner answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Sore throat: How long have you had the sore throat? Most sore throats, 80%, are viral in origin. It usually takes 7 to 10 days before it becomes bacterial. You should take throat lozenges, gargle salt water, drink lots of fluids, take acetaminophen or ibuprofen for discomfort. If it gets progressively worse and there is a white discharge, you need to see MD for exam, culture, and possibly antibiotics.

Answered 10/24/2015

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