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I see patches of whiteness on the back of my throat leading down to the esophagus. area around it is also red. throat feels dry. is this strep throat?

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Possible: it is possible to be strep throat but it can also be oral thrush or other bacterial infection beside strep (i.e: diphtheria)

Answered 1/7/2015

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A member asked:

I see patches of whiteness on the back of my throat leading down to the esophagus. area around it is also red. throat feels dry. is this strep throat?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Claude Parola answered

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