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Started having a sore throat (only one side) a few days ago. no fever. i work in a lab tested my self for strep/plated swab came up negative. nrf 48 hrs. today the other side started hurting as well so i looked back there to see a brown/red bubble?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Viral pharyngitis?: This sounds very minor, probably a garden variety viral infection. No need to worry.

Answered 11/6/2020

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A member asked:

Started having a sore throat (only one side) a few days ago. no fever. i work in a lab tested my self for strep/plated swab came up negative. nrf 48 hrs. today the other side started hurting as well so i looked back there to see a brown/red bubble?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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