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What Is The Cause Of A Sore Throat And Fever?
hi, my 5 year old had fever for 3 days last week of 102f then it went away this week she has been very tired and has low fever 99.5F, she says her throat hurts and has a slight stuffy nose. there was a case of scarlet fever in her school could it be it? she no rash as of yet
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Your daughter is suffering from pharyngitis. Common causes are
.virus
.streptococci
.H influenza
Proper examination can help to differentiate it.If it looks like streptococcus then throat and antibiotic is warranted
Happy to help you
Regards
Welcome to healthcaremagic
Your daughter is suffering from pharyngitis. Common causes are
.virus
.streptococci
.H influenza
Proper examination can help to differentiate it.If it looks like streptococcus then throat and antibiotic is warranted
Happy to help you
Regards
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