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I have had a sore throat for a few days but its only one side. i dont have any other symptoms. do i need antibiotics ?
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Maybe: New throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Typically, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep infection). Doctors usually have a rapid 5-minute strep swab test in clinics.
Answered 5/19/2019
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