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Is neck pain associated with strep?
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Swollen nodes can: Be painful. Sxs of strep throat can include: pain of throat; large, red tonsils w white exudates; small red dots on roof of mouth; swollen lymph nodes on neck; fever, headache, rash, difficulty swallowing, fatigue or rash. Complications :infection of middle ear, sinuses, tonsils, skin, blood as well as scarlet fever, inflammation of kidney (glomerulonephritis) ; eventually rheumatic fever.
Answered 10/7/2013
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Maybe: Strep can cause a sore or stiff neck. Be sure to see your doctor if you think you have strep.
Answered 9/6/2017
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