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Red/purple sore throat. pink spots on hard palate. runny nose, fatigue, no fever. 12 days. doc says herpangina, but no family has gotten it. ideas?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Sore throat: Maybe they had it last several weeks. Time will tell. Discuss with your Dr what he thinks is causing it. Herpangina is not a specific disease.

Answered 5/8/2017

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