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Sore throat, lasting a week, no cold symptoms. what do you recommend?

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See below: Without more information, impossible to say. However, i would rec seeing your doctor for further evaluation.

Answered 8/18/2013

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