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How long can tonsillitis last? had 6 days of severe pain, much better but still swollen, sore, and i'm absolutely exhausted. neg rapid strep culture.

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

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Sore throat: If you were not taking antibiotics when the strep test was negative, then the chances are this is caused by a virus. Mono is a common cause of severe sore throat with fatigue - you could ask your doctor to check for that, and to make sure your spleen is not enlarged.

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Answered 9/22/2015

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A member asked:

How long can tonsillitis last? had 6 days of severe pain, much better but still swollen, sore, and i'm absolutely exhausted. neg rapid strep culture.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

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