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My throat is red raw, i am aching all over, my joints ache, i have ear ache but had my tonsils removed 16 mth ago so know its not tonsillitis - howeve?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Virus? Flu? Strep?: Sounds like viral pharyngitis, i.e. a bad cold. Possibly influenza. However, strep throat is a possibility -- you need tonsils to get strep. With these severe symptoms, best to see your doctor for diagnosis and possible testing for strep.

Answered 2/17/2017

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