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I have an extremely sore throat, its bright red at the back with no spots. its very painful to swallow. i also had a toothache 3 days ago and i also spat out some red phlegm. could this be strep throat? im also getting some cold sweats??

Q: i have an extremely sore throat, its bright red at the back with no spots. its very painful to swallow. i also had a toothache 3 days ago and i also spat out some red phlegm. could this be strep throat? im also getting some cold sweats??

: Yes, and some of the reddest/nastiest looking throats are caused by viruses. Simple office based tests can pick out the strep from the others.

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Yes, and some of the reddest/nastiest looking throats are caused by viruses. Simple office based tests can pick out the strep from the others.

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Answered 6/4/2023

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A member asked:

I have an extremely sore throat, its bright red at the back with no spots. its very painful to swallow. i also had a toothache 3 days ago and i also spat out some red phlegm. could this be strep throat? im also getting some cold sweats??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Malerman agreed

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Fever of 99.8F - 102.4F, sore, red throat with bumps on the back of the throat, hard to swallow & Breathe, very dizzy. Could this be strep or worse?