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Sore throat for a week. no other symptoms, not even a fever. causes?

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Several things: Infection, allergies, smoking, mouth breathing at night are all situations that affect and can cause soreness.Due to the risk of strep throat you should call your doctor.

Answered 5/29/2013

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