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My 12 year old son has one white pustule on his tonsil for 3 weeks negative for strep and mono he is complaining of exhaustion malaise and difficulty ?

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Other causes: He should probably be checked for mono.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/8/2019

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White spots on my uvula & tonsils. Left side looks a bit swollen. Negative for strep. No sore throat. Ent said tonsillitis & saw a "pus pocket" on one side. I had a bad cold for 5 wks. Could be mono?

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I went to the doctor with symptoms common with strep throat but it came back negative. I have only had a sore throat, fatigue, and fevers for about three days and Im starting to feel better. Even though Im feeling better, could i still have mono?

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