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Should i still go to work if i have throat pain?

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Depends: If strep you may want to get it treated asap. If due to virus, inflammation, post nasal drip you may go to work.

Dr Hadied agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If it is from an: Illness (strep throat, upper respiratory infection) then you are likely contagious and may spread germs to others.

Answered 12/29/2013

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