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会話 2 : Results and Possible Contacts

Lyla's test results are back, and they are negative. But the doctor thinks
that she still could have influenza.

ライラの検査結果が戻ってきて 彼らは陰性でした。でも医師は彼女がまだインフルエンザに
感染している可能性があると考えています。

Doctor : OK. Ms. Lyla, the results are back from the influenza test and the tests are negative.
Lyla : Does that mean that I don't have influenza?

Doctor : Not necessarily. As I mentioned earlier, the symptoms are sometimes slow to show. Can I
ask about your house-mate's symptoms?

Lyla : Well, she has been coughing and sneezing a lot and looks pretty tired. But we don't see each

other much. She works different hours from me.
Doctor : I think the possibility of you having caught the flu is very high. The disease is very prevalent

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now. Do you come into contact with children in your job?
Lyla : Yes, I teach children almost every day. At two kindergartens and one elementary school.

Doctor : And have any of the students been ill?

Lyla : I don't know. Oh wait...actually there have been a lot of kids absent, but they didn't tell me
what the reason was.

Doctor : I think we should prescribe you some medication.
Lyla : Some flu medication?

Doctor : Yes.
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Lyla : Actually, my throat has been feeling a little sore lately.
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Doctor : Yes, I noticed that your throat was slightly inflamed . This symptom will probably get
worse.
Lyla : What should I do if my throat gets worse?

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Doctor : Well. You can ease the symptoms by drinking a lot of fluids . Also using saltwater gargles
which you can make by mixing a teaspoon of salt into a cup of warm water.
Lyla : Can I just take some throat medicine?

Doctor : Well. Some medications should not be taken together.
Lyla : I understand.