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I just got over strep about 2 wks ago now i have one white spot in back of throat. what could it be i bsrelyever get strep. do i have to tonsil out?

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Dr. Clinton Fox answered

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Strep: It is possible to have a recurrence of strep. It is also possible you could have mononucleosis. Another alternative is you may just have a tonsillar stone in the fold of your tonsils that appear to be pus. If fever, throat swelling or worsening throat pain then get reevaluated.

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Answered 5/8/2017

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A member asked:

I just got over strep about 2 wks ago now i have one white spot in back of throat. what could it be i bsrelyever get strep. do i have to tonsil out?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clinton Fox answered

Dr Altman and 5 doctors agreed

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