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A member asked:
I feel completely fine. not sick but got swollen tonsils, mild sore throat, red bumps back of throat. been like this for two weeks. it's not strep.
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Tonsil: It could be a regular virus, aphthous ulcers. If it hasn't cleared up within two weeks i would get it evaluated.
Answered 3/28/2014
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Viral vs. allergy: The symptoms of swollen tonsils, mild throat pain, and swollen pharyngeal glands could be a viral infection or allergy. The fact that a rapid strep test is negative does not rule out other bacterial causes of your problem. See an ENT doctor for a culture for bacteria or virus, or an allergist or hang in there for another week to let your immune system resolve this possible infection.
Answered 6/10/2014
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