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I have a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and neck pain but nothing else. what could be happening?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

URI: This could be from many causes to include mononucleosis, strep throat & other bacterial/ viral illnesses. Can't exclude COVID 19 from that list.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 7/25/2020

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A member asked:

I have a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and neck pain but nothing else. what could be happening?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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