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What Causes Swelling And Infection In Throat?

My friend throat I d swollen really bog he has white puss balls in back of yhraot a fever of 102.4 and now he s breaking out with a weird blotchy red rash on his arms and side of stomach.went to doctor they said it isn t strep and they don t know can you
Thu, 30 Mar 2023
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Hello,

Swelling and pus collection in back of throat should be investigated with throat swab and culture to know the causative agent and thus management.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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What Causes Swelling And Infection In Throat?

Hello, Swelling and pus collection in back of throat should be investigated with throat swab and culture to know the causative agent and thus management. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist