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I've been experiencing a sore throat for a few days now. i have what looks like blisters around my red uvula and tonsils. what do you think is wrong?

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Dr. Alessandra Bertolucci answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Fever?: If there is no fever and no pain might be a viral. Should be ruled out a strept throat if fever, whitish material over the tonsils. See a doc if not getting better.

Answered 3/26/2013

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