Doctor can evaluate: Throat symptoms such as pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold, an influenza (Tamiflu (oseltamivir) may be used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go quickly (mainly to check for strep throat or the flu). With fever or chills, the doctor can evaluate.
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