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Have had cold approx 1 mth. strep test from 10/15 neg. no pain some burning, white spots on tonsils have turned into red sores. what to do now?

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Needs follow up: You have changes in your condition and it is two weeks since you saw your doctor.Make a follow up visit to find out what is going on.

Answered 11/7/2013

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