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He warned it could also cause a high fever, general fatigue and potentially tonsillitis. He added: "It’s important to recognise that unlike a viral sore throat, strep throat requires antibiotics ...

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He warned it could also cause a high fever, general fatigue and potentially tonsillitis. “It’s important to recognise that unlike a viral sore throat, strep throat requires antibiotics to ...

Nationally, respiratory illness is causing a moderate number of people to seek health care, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Respiratory illnesses range from the common ...

Regarding strep throat, a bacterial infection, Phil added: "These include a sudden onset of sharp throat pain, difficulty swallowing, swollen glands, and white streaks or spots on the tonsils." ...