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10 days ago i had red sore tonsils and it cleared up after 2 days. 3 days ago i got sore tonsils again but my left tonsil is swollen with spots and isnt clearing up. why is is recurring?

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Sore throat: Could be a virus or perhaps strep throat which would require a test and an antibiotic to cure.

Dr Arnold agreed

Answered 11/11/2014

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Hi I just recently got a sore left tonsil it's just red with no white spots I'm not sick I have no fever and no cold it hurts when I swallow

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