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Old Sep 21, 2009, 07:56 PM
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What are swine flu symptoms?

I am sick right now and have been since Friday. This is way worse than a cold. I have had laryngitis (voice comes and goes), persistent cough, really bad sore throat (feels as bad as a strep throat), and fever. I have not had chills and shaking or been achy. I have had the standard flu (not swine) several times and I always get very achy. This does not feel like that. I am also very tired.

I do NOT have congestion, runny nose, sneezing, etc.

At first I thought maybe this is swine flu, and in that case, there is no reason to go to the doctor. But I'm thinking now maybe I have strep because of the sore throat and could benefit from antibiotics. Does anyone know if a bad sore throat is a symptom of swine flu?
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