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Please assist, i have a sore throat. peter, male, 42 years. my daughter, 2 year old had tonsillitis over the weekend. we took her to the dr on saturday, she's now ok, she may have been the source of my infection?
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Probably the source: Your daughter could very well have been the source of your infection. If it was viral, just wait it out and treat symptoms, if strep, your should have a test to see if you need and antibiotic
Answered 10/26/2020
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