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For the last three days i've had a cough, my throat hurts& i've had headaches but don't have strep. i also found white mold in my water bottle. help?

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Viral URI: You probably have an upper respiratory infection from a virus, but go to an urgent care center or your doc and have this checked out; usually only people with weakened immune function need to worry about infections from mold, but it pays to be careful

Answered 8/16/2016

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A member asked:

For the last three days i've had a cough, my throat hurts& i've had headaches but don't have strep. i also found white mold in my water bottle. help?

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Dr. Brad Goldenberg answered

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