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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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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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