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A member asked:

He has red bumps on the back of his tongue and his throat is hurting. his tongue is also slightly yellow what does he have ? he has it but i don't

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Dr. John Michel answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Probably viral: infection. It is not clear what this problem is and is not possible to tell exactly what this is . He may have some viral issue and it is a time not to be intimate with your partner. This could be spread and may infect both. Practice safe contact.

Answered 1/3/2015

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