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Hi doctor. when i swallow the right side of my throat hurts and nowhere else, just right side. i have herpes 1 but no cold sores. can it be that?
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Tonsillitis: More likely to be a tonsillitis, generally speaking Herpes virus is not deep inside the throat. More likely around the lips.
Answered 12/14/2014
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