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A member asked:

I've had mono for over 6 weeks & was feeling 100% up until the past 2 days i noticed white spots on my tonsils again, what could this be? will i be ok

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

White spots: The exsudate can be due a virus but also a strep throat. See your doctor for a culture to rule out a strep throat.

Answered 4/10/2017

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