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What Is The Cause Of Recurrence Of Sore Throat?

reoccuring sore throat in 16 yr old girl for last 2 years. usually with white sore or 2 in back of throat and diarreha. has been to dr. over 5 times. tested for strep, mono and other test all negitive. she has been given antibaticis but has just returned after finishing up all of meds..
Wed, 13 Aug 2014
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Throat swab should be taken.....look for swollen glands in neck.....CBC can be done.......could be a case of tonsillitis and tonsillectomy can be considered if the problem is recurrent...
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What Is The Cause Of Recurrence Of Sore Throat?

Throat swab should be taken.....look for swollen glands in neck.....CBC can be done.......could be a case of tonsillitis and tonsillectomy can be considered if the problem is recurrent...