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I have had flue like symptoms for a month, come and go, small cough and my throat and roof of my mouth have a whitish tint?

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

See doctor...: The "whitish tint" in your mouth may be due to oral thrush, a fungal infection. If this is present, it needs to be treated with an anti-fungal medication so see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

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Answered 10/9/2012

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