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Severe sore throat, hurts to swallow, looks like large bumps at the back of throat. any causes? (i don't use drugs at all)
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Virus vs Strep: Most severe sore throats are viral in nature, but strep throat is a possibility. Mononucleosis ( the kissing disease) is caused by the epstein barr virus and is common in your age group.
Answered 5/4/2021
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