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A 35-year-old man presents with a 2-day history of severe sore throat, fever (38.8°C), and difficulty swallowing. On examination, he has bilateral tender anterior cervical lymphadenopathy, tonsillar exudates, and palatal petechiae. He has no cough. What is the most appropriate initial management strategy?

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