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A member asked:

About a month ago some little red dots appeared at the back of my mouth and every few hours it feels extremely itchy?! what is it?!

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See a doctor: Get this examined. Without being able to see it, it would be impossible to diagnose.

Answered 10/31/2013

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Herpes/ infection: Herpes, strep and other bacterial pharyngitis can affect the area; so also fungus.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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