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My throat has been hurting off and on for about two months. strep test neg. finished z pack sunday and now have huge white patches on throat. advice?
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Monilia: You probably are having fungal overgrowth as a result of recent antibiotic treatment. A less likely cause would be mononucleosis. Based on your history you may have a viral cause of your sore throat and didn't need the antibiotics in the first place. See the doctor if symptoms persist.
Answered 8/23/2013
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