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My throat feels sore already 3 weeks and have ulcers on the tongue?
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Apparent viral ulcer: The ulcers could be herpes simplex(1) or coxsackievirus group a. In either case it should be self-limiting unless there is some under-lying immune dysfunction or immune suppression. Aphthous ulcers are more usually in the buccal mucosa.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Can be viral....: Many viral infections mimic bacterial and only your physician can look for other signs and symptoms and help you out!
Answered 7/16/2013
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