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They did a throat culture for strep at the er today but came back negative i have white blisters on back throat a red dots on roof of my mouth.?

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Blisters: One consideration is herpangina, like hand foot mouth disease. This viral illness can be quite tender, and resolves without treatment. A physician would also inquire about sick contacts, fever, fatigue, runny nose or other exposures. More severe disease cannot be excluded without further details.

Answered 7/16/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sore throat: Those findings could also occur with a viral illness.

Answered 10/28/2018

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Virus: A negative throat culture means you have a viral illness that will run its course.Thraot spray or tylenol (acetaminophen) for comfort is ok, but antibiotics will not help.

Answered 1/20/2015

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