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My tonsils are filled with white spots & they are inlarged . i have big red bumps in the back of my throat , what is it ?
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Strep throat: You probably have an infection of the tonsils. It is most likely 'strep throat' which is caused by group A streptococcus bacteria.
Answered 12/23/2014
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