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Viral sore throat vs strept. i have redness and tiny red dots near thorat along with a red veiny uvula? no white puss minor pain feels likcongestion

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Consider symptoms: Usually strep throat has only sore throat and swollen lymph nodes in the neck. I it is viral ( much more common) it is often accompanied by nasal congestion or cough.

Answered 7/26/2018

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