| Do you have a fever - a temperature
of 1000F (380C) or above? |
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| Fever |
| Do you have swelling in your groin
&/or armpit? |
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Yes |
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INFECTIOUS MONONUCLEOSIS can cause a sore throat & swollen
lymph nodes.
Make an appointment to see your doctor. |
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No |
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| Do you have any of the following
symptoms? |
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Generalized aches & pains |
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A viral illness, such as a severe cold or INFLUENZA is
the most probable cause.
Follow the advice for BRINGING DOWN A FEVER. If your symptoms
worsen, change, or are no better after 2 days, consult
your doctor. |
| Runny nose |
| Headache |
| Cough |
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| None of the above |
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A throat infection is a possible cause.
Make an appointment to see your doctor. Follow the advice
for SOOTHING A SORE THROAT to help relieve your symptoms. |
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| No Fever |
| Before the onset of your sore throat
had you been doing any of the following? |
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