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Suggest Treatment For Seveare Pain And Swelling On The Left Side Of The Throat While Having A Negative Throat Culture Test Report
Question: hi my 18 year old son has a sore throat culture came back negative , his entire left side of his throat is swollen he's in a lot of pain
Brief Answer:
He should do some lab examinations.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Based on his symptoms I suggest doing a neck ultrasound to see for lymphadenopathy, a full blood count, and to do serology for EBV IgM, IgG (mononucleosis), CMV serology IgM, IgG.
Do meet an ENT specialist during this time?
I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.
Dr. Monika Dede, Infectious Diseases Specialist
He should do some lab examinations.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Based on his symptoms I suggest doing a neck ultrasound to see for lymphadenopathy, a full blood count, and to do serology for EBV IgM, IgG (mononucleosis), CMV serology IgM, IgG.
Do meet an ENT specialist during this time?
I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.
Dr. Monika Dede, Infectious Diseases Specialist
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