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Sore throat and fever 99
I have problem with tonsilitis but need to confirm if i need to test for covid 19. Sore throat was forst symptom, temp in range of 98 to 99.5 after 8 hrs. Administered Azithromycin 3 days relief from sore throat but slight cough and fever my worry.
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Depending on other symptoms, possibility of exposure to covid positive patient, you might need Covid testing. Stay in home isolation to be on the safe side. Complete the 5 day course of Azithromycin and consult online for detailed evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Valli Ponsing
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11 yrs exp
Chennai
If ur symptoms r persisting .kindly go for further evaluation
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Dr. Soudip Saha
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5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Need detailed history and evaluation
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