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I've had a sore throat for 5 months. started with step throat treated with antibiotics. i had diagnosed oral thrush at one point. could it be candida?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Thrush: Thrush and candida are the same. Let your doctor examine your throat. Eat lots of yogurt . If it is an area lower than your throat, you may need the area scoped by an ear, nose and throat specialist. All the best.

Answered 8/26/2015

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Dr. Ashu Syal answered

Sore throat: so you have had this "sore throat" for five months now??? The duration of your symptoms warrants a thorough evaluation by ENT specialist. Some time allergies can make throat itch and irritable but it does not ' hurt' with allergies.

Dr Kim agreed

Answered 8/26/2015

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A member asked:

I've had a sore throat for 5 months. started with step throat treated with antibiotics. i had diagnosed oral thrush at one point. could it be candida?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr. Ashu Syal answered

Dr Kim agreed

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