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A member asked:
My boyfriend has these blisters all down his throat what should we do ?
8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
See a doctor: These blisters could be any number of things. They could be herpes lesions, or they could be a sign of strep throat or mononucleosis. Please see your primary physician for further testing and treatment
Answered 4/17/2016
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Blisters: Stay away from your boyfriend. It sounds like he has a contagious virus and can be sick for 10-14 days
Answered 9/23/2014
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?herpes virus: Herpes simplex infection of the throat is usually accompanied by painful throat blisters and there may be fever. Have your boyfriend examined by a physician as there are treatments for herpes throat infections if that's what he has. Other types of viruses can also cause blistering of the throat and/or mouth.
Answered 10/5/2014
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