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Are Sore Throat And Swallowing Difficulty Symptoms Of Zika Virus Infection?
Posted on
Tue, 4 Jul 2017
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Tue, 4 Jul 2017
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Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Question : Just returned from country that has zika virus
I have difficulty swallowing on one side of my throat
Eith burning sensation
I have difficulty swallowing on one side of my throat
Eith burning sensation
Brief Answer:
Not a symptom of Zika infection!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.
Sore throat and difficulty swallowing is not a sign of Zika virus infection. Zika infection often presents with mild symptoms that last less than a week such as fever, rash, joint pain, and red eyes.
Your symptoms are suggestive of a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract infection. I suggest you take tylenol: 1000mg thrice daily for pains. If this persists, then seek evaluation as you may need antibiotics in case it is a bacterial infection.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
Not a symptom of Zika infection!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.
Sore throat and difficulty swallowing is not a sign of Zika virus infection. Zika infection often presents with mild symptoms that last less than a week such as fever, rash, joint pain, and red eyes.
Your symptoms are suggestive of a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract infection. I suggest you take tylenol: 1000mg thrice daily for pains. If this persists, then seek evaluation as you may need antibiotics in case it is a bacterial infection.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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