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White spot on my tonsil,doctor gave me antibiotics.im stuffed up, etc. i do not know what i have but could i be contagious? he did not do a culture. .
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Viral or bacterial: Most pharyngitis is either viral or bacterial. Continue antibiotics as prescribed. Use warm saline gargles 4 times daily. Wash hands frequently and avoid kissing until resolution.
Answered 8/8/2014
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