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Tongue is furry white and has around ten sore like things on back, what is this?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possibly a : Yeast infection. Please see your dentist or your physician for definitive assessment and treatment.

Dr Davantzis and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/23/2013

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