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My throat still hurts. the dr tested it for strep and it was negative. what's wrong ?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Viral pharyngitis: Most sore throats are due to viruses, and therefore strep tests are usually negative. You have viral pharyngiitis. It will clear up on its own in a few days. Check with your doctor if it doesn't improve within a week or so.

Answered 1/4/2017

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Dr. Norma Jo Waxman answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Most likely viral: But other causes possible. Have you been forcing yourself to vomit?? Bulimia commonly causes tears and erosion to the throat. Have you given oral sex with a new partner or someone who may have an STD. Both chlamydia and gonorrhea can infect the throats and would not be found in a strep test.

Answered 1/1/2017

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