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Tonsil has white mucus on it, but not red & swollen. also have a sore throat and noticeably bad breath when brushing teeth.
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See your physician: The bad breath is related to the sore throat. You should see your physician. He can test to make sure you do not have a strep infection, and prescribe appropriate medicine for your sore throat.
Answered 4/26/2015
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