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I have sore throat (and very uncomforatble to swallow) and swollen glands. pretty sure it is streep. bacterial or viral? i have had both before

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Severe Infections: Strep is a bacteria and thus an oral antibiotic is needed to treat it.

Answered 8/19/2013

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A member asked:

I have sore throat (and very uncomforatble to swallow) and swollen glands. pretty sure it is streep. bacterial or viral? i have had both before

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

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