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A member asked:

Had a very tiny white spot (only 1) on right tonsil for 3 days, idk if its food or tonsilitis. could it spread? how to tell the difference?

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Symptoms: Tonsillitis is usually manifested by sore throat, swollen lymph nodes in neck and fever. 1 exudate (white spot) may or may not indicate tonsillitis. If you are better now it was probably viral and should resolve. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Answered 10/6/2014

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