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Recently diagnosed w/ strep throat, antibiotics given but not work. not strep throat, what is it? sore throat and chills, feverish, chest pain, cough.

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Dr. Thomas Bragg answered

Viral: There are a number of viruses that can be causing this. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is possible. You should be checked for monomucleosis also.

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Answered 9/10/2014

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Dr. Elden Rand answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Sounds viral: This sounds like a viral illness. This should resolve, but if not, sometimes a viral illness can reduce the immune system, and a subsequent bacterial infection may develop.

Answered 9/15/2013

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A member asked:

Recently diagnosed w/ strep throat, antibiotics given but not work. not strep throat, what is it? sore throat and chills, feverish, chest pain, cough.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Thomas Bragg answered

Dr Rand and another doctor agreed

Dr. Elden Rand answered

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