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I had a tonsillectomy 3 yrs ago. now i have sore throat, headache, low fever and white patches where tonsils were and a few red spots. is this strep?

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Viral or strep: This could be a viral or strep infection. Have a rapid screening throat culture for strep where you will get an answer within 15 to 30 minutes. If the test is negative and symptoms persist a more accurate routine throat culture can be done with results in 1 to 2 days.

Answered 1/10/2014

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Hello,recently I started to have fever(37-38C) and kind of "funny throat" feeling, to which I am wondering if it's sore/strep throat or something different. I think I spotted one white spot in one of my tonsils when I used the flashlight to inspect?

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My throat has very small spot(reddish) over my tonsils, been there for 2wks+, tested Strep A is negative. No fever or cold, only sore throat.

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I have a super sore throat. I had a white spot on the back of my throat where my tonsil used to be.( I got a tonsillectomy a few years back) Now the area has swollen up into a painful lump. I have an earache as well.

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What does having sore throat, red tonsils, bloodshot eyes, fever and headaches indicative of?

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A member asked:

Sore throat for 7 days, no fever, no rash, headache, mouth pain. Strep throat? Hiv? Started zithromax today.

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