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Hi. i have had a sore throat . it hurts to swallow . ?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sore throat: Follow up with doc today. May have strep so you need to be tested .or coull be viral , mycoplasma or from post nasal drip . But need to test for strep .

Answered 1/15/2017

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