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What exactly does it mean when you have a fever and a sore throat?
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Fever & sore throat: You likely have an infection. Could be viral or bacterial. For viral infection, we treat these with supportive measures, like increasing fluid intake and vitamins. For bacterial infections we do the same, but if severe enough, you may need antibiotics, but usually just for strep.
Answered 4/30/2013
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