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What would cause only 1 tonsil to be very red swollen and full of white spots with fever and very sore throat. (mostly on the one side)?

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Tonsillitis: You could have tonsillitis in one tonsil and sometimes abscess or cellulitis around the tonsil. Go to the dr.

Answered 3/18/2014

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