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I have small red dots on tip of tongue a white coloration also on tongue and had a sore throat two days ago could this be anything?

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Yes: Please see your family physician. You could have a herpes infection or other viral infection or also a yeast infection that should be treated now.

Dr Barton agreed

Answered 12/28/2016

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