Question 1

what does green spots on tonsils mean? is it from tonsillitis or like std?

Accepted Answer

Tonsillitis: Spots on the tonsils usually do mean tonsillitis.  The spots associated with tonsillitis can be white, tan, yellow, green or even grey or purple.  The most common causes of tonsillitis include strep, mono and other common bacteria.  Stds can also cause tonsillitis, but these are less common.  The only way to definitively determine the cause if the infection is with a culture.  You should be seen.

Question 2

which std would give white spots on the tonsils after 3 days of unprotected sex ?

Accepted Answer

Could be several: Chlamydia, gonorrhea, possibly syphilis (although would need to see the lesions).  Strongly suggest you see a doctor and be thoroughly tested.  If you get one std there is a significant likelihood you will have more than one.  Hiv included.

Question 3

almost every time i give oral sex to my boyfriend i get white spots on my tonsils and my tonsils become swollen. they go away after a few days of salt water. is this common with hpv? could this be hpv? i dont have any sti/std. going on for 3 years?

Accepted Answer

: This scenario does not seem like that of HPV and more like part of ejaculate since it gets washed out. Best that both of you get tested for HPV

Question 4

i have strep troat,  white spots on my tonsils, and i'm missing pacthes on my tongue,  what's wrong with me?  do i have an std the doctor said i'm ok.

Accepted Answer

Sure it's strep? : It could be a viral infection.  Was a culture positive for strep? These are more likely viral symptoms or remotely strep.  Certainly not std.  Trust your doctor,  and follow her advice.

Question 5

i have a sore/dry throat with white spots all over my tonsils. i also feel weak & nauseous. occurred 3 days after engaging in oral sex. is it an std?

Accepted Answer

White spots tonsils: are c/w pus/bacterial infection of tonsils (an exposed lymph node at junction mouth/throat). Could this be a form of STD? Yes. Yet could also be more common streptococcus. Current diagnostic standard: grow bacteria from swab of pus (while blood cells eating bacteria) samples in a bacteriology lab for 3-4 days to facilitate identification of what forms grow out from sample. Seek help worthy trust.

Question 6

what are white spots on tonsils?

Accepted Answer

White spots on tonsi: Commenest cause of white spots on the tonsills is streptocaccal infection.But it can be caused by infectious mono nucleosis, some time white food particles may be stuck in the tonsillar crypts.

Question 7

if white spots on tonsils do not go away with amoxicillin, could it be something other than strep?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It could be viral like mononucleosis

Question 8

group c strep, 8 days of amoxicillin and still some small remnants of white spots on tonsils. is this normal? what should i do? thanks

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: Within normal if your symptoms are relieved. If still having significant sore throat, see ENT doc.

Question 9

white spots on tonsils means?

Accepted Answer

Infection/mucous: Could be an infection, especiaaly if there is pain or discomfort, or it could be mucous in the tonsil crfypts. Best to see your otolaryngologist.

Question 10

white spots on tonsils no pain?

Accepted Answer

Tonsils: The are likely tonsilliths, these are food particles that become lodged in the tonsil. Often times gargling after eating will keep this from happening.

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What does green spots on tonsils mean? is it from tonsillitis or like std?

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Which std would give white spots on the tonsils after 3 days of unprotected sex ?

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Almost every time i give oral sex to my boyfriend i get white spots on my tonsils and my tonsils become swollen. they go away after a few days of salt water. is this common with hpv? could this be hpv? i dont have any sti/std. going on for 3 years?

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I have strep troat, white spots on my tonsils, and i'm missing pacthes on my tongue, what's wrong with me? do i have an std the doctor said i'm ok.

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I have a sore/dry throat with white spots all over my tonsils. i also feel weak & nauseous. occurred 3 days after engaging in oral sex. is it an std?

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What are white spots on tonsils?

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If white spots on tonsils do not go away with amoxicillin, could it be something other than strep?

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Group c strep, 8 days of amoxicillin and still some small remnants of white spots on tonsils. is this normal? what should i do? thanks

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White spots on tonsils means?

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White spots on tonsils no pain?

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