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I got white spots on my throat, red tonsils, and a hard time swallowing today?

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Dr. Joseph Eastern answered

Strep vs. virus: Many people assume that white spots automatically mean you have a strep throat, but it could also be a viral sore throat. It's important to differentiate, because you don't need an antibiotic if it's viral. Let your doctor do a throat culture.

Answered 11/29/2012

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A member asked:

I got white spots on my throat, red tonsils, and a hard time swallowing today?

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Dr. Joseph Eastern answered

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