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Question: I had a cold a few weeks ago and now have noticed sensitive throat and tonsils, with white patches in back of throat and tonsils. Have low-grade fever (99.7 degrees) off and on since yesterday.
Brief Answer:
a new infection probably
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
the old cold does not seem to be related to your current symptoms. It's probably a new infection that bothers you now. Most of these infections are usually viral in origin. The doctor evaluates several clinical findings to determine the required treatment. Some of the most commonly used findings include the following:
- the presence of tender cervical lymph nodes
- fever 100.4 or higher
- no runny nose or congestion
- no cough
- tonsilar exudate (white patches)
The more the aforementioned findings the higher the risk for bacterial infection. Antibiotics might be helpful particularly if more than 3 of the aforementioned criteria are present. You'd better visit your doctor for a careful assessment though.
Kind Regards!
a new infection probably
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
the old cold does not seem to be related to your current symptoms. It's probably a new infection that bothers you now. Most of these infections are usually viral in origin. The doctor evaluates several clinical findings to determine the required treatment. Some of the most commonly used findings include the following:
- the presence of tender cervical lymph nodes
- fever 100.4 or higher
- no runny nose or congestion
- no cough
- tonsilar exudate (white patches)
The more the aforementioned findings the higher the risk for bacterial infection. Antibiotics might be helpful particularly if more than 3 of the aforementioned criteria are present. You'd better visit your doctor for a careful assessment though.
Kind Regards!
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