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Cheesy material come from tonsil.it keeps coming back.tried ampicilin so got relief from pharyngitis.now dr: suggested clindomycin.should i take it?

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Yes: This could represent a small tonillar abscess or alternatively, food or material trapped in a tonsillar crypt- definitely get it treated.

Answered 7/7/2014

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