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Ive had a sore throat for 2 months now with 3 red swollen bump things in the back left. no other symptoms & hospital gave antibiotics with no relief.

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Sore throat: Infectious mononucleosis must be checked for as a cause of prolonged sore throat that has a negative strep culture. A simple viral pharyngitis wouldn't last that long. If mononucleosis testing proves negative, have an examination by an Otolaryngologist for diagnosis and treatment.

Answered 4/17/2018

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