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White coating on tongue, blotches on back of throat, 2 months, no tonsils. http://s14.postimage.org/rwzi8byhd/throat.jpg

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Coating: May be Thrush, a fungal overgrowth that occurs when your are immunosuppressed or taking meds that can change your Oral Flors. Either your Primary Care Physician or your General Dentist can help.

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Answered 4/14/2019

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