Question 1

on round 2 of zpack for strep. 2 small white spots on throat otherwise red throat. not cultured on 2nd trip. could it be viral?

Accepted Answer

Viral?: Viral infections are generally self-limited, lasting an average of 3 to 5 days before resolving on their own. Given that you’re on the second round of Z pack, you have been sick presumably for at least five days and probably longer, reducing the chance that this is a simple viral infection. You might need a different choice of antibiotic.

Question 2

do white spots on tonsils with sore throat always mean strep?

Accepted Answer

No: New throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is very painful, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep throat). Throat lozenges and Tylenol can temporarily lessen pain, if any.

Question 3

white spots on tonsils, strep throat or tonsilitis?

Accepted Answer

Could be: White spots on the tonsils could be food particles.  The only way to be sure of strep throat is a throat culture.  Tonsillitis is a specific diagnosis made by a physician when the tonsils in the throat are red and enlarged and painful.  Strep throat does not necessarily indicate tonsil involvement.  Obviously you need an objective diagnosis by a specialist.

Question 4

severe sore throat, white spots on tonsils. i'm going to the dr tomorrow but in the meantime i took some nyquil and it burned! strep?

Accepted Answer

Cannot say: Unfortunately, your symptoms aren't enough to tell if you have strep throat. You will need a throat swab which can be sent for a rapid strep test and culture. Sometimes the rapid test is wrong too, so waiting for the final culture results is the only way to know for sure.

Question 5

i started abx last sunday for sinusitis. my child has strep. i now have white spots on tonsils but no sore throat or fever. can i get strep?

Accepted Answer

Not on abx: If you are currently taking the kind of abx we give for strep, you cannot get it. If you finished &amp; it was a long acting med like azithromycin it is likely still working to prevent strep. Attack rate within families ranges from 1/4 to 1/32 depending on the season. I would not seek treatment unless you have symptoms fever,soreness.

Question 6

mono & strep test neg. white spots on tonsils won't go away &wbc elevated.  had sore throat for 5 weeks prior to tests but now gone.  what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Glad to hear ...: ...your sore throat has resolved. The answer may now be more elusive. A visit to your friendly Ear-Nose-Throat doctor may provide some insight into your recent illness and ongoing concerns.

Question 7

white spots on tonsils, doesn't hurt, no bad breath, negative for strep and mono. swollen neck glands, been treated multiple ways but never went away.

Accepted Answer

Candidiasis ?: White spots coating anywhere in the mouth, including tonsils, is a typical symptom of oral candidiasis or oral thrush. If it’s oral thrush, white spots on tonsils are due to a fungal infection.
Rec.: see ENT for definitive diagnosis and treatment.

Question 8

white spots on throat no other symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Spots on throat: It could be tonsil stones, yeast infections, cysts, growths or infections.  See an ENT specialist.

Question 9

white spots on throat, no fever, and the pain is going away, what might i have?

Accepted Answer

Tonsillitis: Tonsillitis usually causes fever, sore throat, white exudates /spots on tonsils on exam. Most cases are caused by viruses and resolves on its own and do not require therapy other than symptomatic. If your pain is going away and you do not have fever then most likely you had a viral illness.

Question 10

body temp 98.8 and sore throat, on amoxacillin for 4 days. had white spots on throat, but they have diminished. am i getting better?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like: you had strep tonsillitis that is responding to treatment with amoxicillin.  I don't think you can expect much better results from proper medical treatment.

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Do white spots on throat mean strep

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On round 2 of zpack for strep. 2 small white spots on throat otherwise red throat. not cultured on 2nd trip. could it be viral?

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Do white spots on tonsils with sore throat always mean strep?

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White spots on tonsils, strep throat or tonsilitis?

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Severe sore throat, white spots on tonsils. i'm going to the dr tomorrow but in the meantime i took some nyquil and it burned! strep?

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I started abx last sunday for sinusitis. my child has strep. i now have white spots on tonsils but no sore throat or fever. can i get strep?

A member asked:

Mono & strep test neg. white spots on tonsils won't go away &wbc elevated. had sore throat for 5 weeks prior to tests but now gone. what could it be?

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White spots on tonsils, doesn't hurt, no bad breath, negative for strep and mono. swollen neck glands, been treated multiple ways but never went away.

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White spots on throat no other symptoms?

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White spots on throat, no fever, and the pain is going away, what might i have?

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Body temp 98.8 and sore throat, on amoxacillin for 4 days. had white spots on throat, but they have diminished. am i getting better?

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