A member asked:

My tonsils are swollen and there is a pale green/white mucus lining my tonsils and the back of my throat, what has caused this?

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Bacteria: I would consider a visit to your primary md. This sounds like bacterial tonsillitis, you should be checked for strep.

Answered 9/12/2017

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Virus or strep?: Viruses can also cause a white exudate, therefore it's important to get a throat culture.

Answered 7/2/2017

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