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Sore red throat w/ yellow spots, change in voice, female 23 still have tonsils. sore throat 1-3 time per year. strep test is always negative.
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Viral: This is most likely caused by viral infection such as mono (epstein barr virus) or another related virus. Depending on risk factors another potential cause could be std.
Answered 2/2/2015
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