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Can you have strep throat but with no symptoms? i do have swollen tonsils, white spots, and a sore throat, but no fever, aches, etc. i feel fine..

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Dr. Jay Park answered

See below: Could be a mild case of strep throat (pharyngitis). However, sore throat even with white spots is often caused by viral infection.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

Yes you can: get checked for strep.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Can you have strep throat but with no symptoms? i do have swollen tonsils, white spots, and a sore throat, but no fever, aches, etc. i feel fine..

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jay Park answered

Dr. Diane Minich answered

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