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Does the cold sore the reason why i am feeling sore throat and they look white or they are infected too? but i can eat drink normal

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Cold sore: The cold sore may have erupted because your immune system was weakened by the presence of a pharngitis or tonsillitis. Rapid strep throat culture, cbc and differential count and a monotest are indicated for further evaluation. Applying acyclovir ointment would treat the cold sore. Discuss this with your physician.

Dr Hegab and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 5/22/2019

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