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Sore throat, white lumpy tonsils, red spots on the roof of mouth, nasty taste, with an abcess on the uvula, also some white spots, what's wrong with me?

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Dr. Raynald Im answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

Sore throat: Looking at what you describe you may have a bacteria infection of your throat. You should see your doctor or go into an urgent care to get a rapid test done to see if you need antibiotics.

Dr Hashemi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/17/2014

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