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Fusobacterium spp. found high level in throat. throat a little red with lymph node. no pain. had these symptoms for months. does this need immediate treatment? very scared. some say its normal flora others say it leads to lemiere syndrome. help?

Q: fusobacterium spp. found high level in throat. throat a little red with lymph node. no pain. had these symptoms for months. does this need immediate treatment? very scared. some say its normal flora others say it leads to lemiere syndrome. help?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Answered 3/23/2023

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A member asked:

Fusobacterium spp. found high level in throat. throat a little red with lymph node. no pain. had these symptoms for months. does this need immediate treatment? very scared. some say its normal flora others say it leads to lemiere syndrome. help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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