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I really need help i have sore throat with yellow streaks for weeks i tested negative for strep,mono,syphilis,gonnorhea.what do you think i have?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Allergy?: Such a long lasting problem, with all those negative tests, probably is more likely to be an allergy of some sort, rather than infection. Discuss that possibility with your doctor; or perhaps ask for referral to an otolaryngologist (ENT). Good luck.

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/20/2015

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