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I had a sore throat two weeks ago got antibiotics on two week mark. but i still have pus on my tonsils and it won't go away i am so worried ?
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May not be pus: All yellow or whitish appearing substances on tonsil are pus. It is possible you have crypts or pockets in your tonsils that collect food particles that may look like pus. If the tonsils are no longer painful, they may not be infected. Follow up with your doctor, or ak for a referral to an ENT.
Answered 8/6/2014
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Tonsils: Pus on the tonsils can be viral, bacterial or even tonsil stones. If you otherwise feel fine gargle with salt water. If you have symptoms see and ENT for a culture and blood tests including mono
Answered 3/25/2016
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