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Can a virus cause a sore throat that is now on it's 4th day but with no other cold symptoms like congestion or cough? or is this probably bacterial?
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Mgt: There are many causes of sore throat, including viral and bacterial illness. Some signs of infection include fever, chills and congestion.
Answered 8/5/2016
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