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Is it rare for the tongue to turn a different color during a flu?
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Sometimes : During flu or any illness that drops your resistance your tongue can develop fungal growth that can be stained by what you ingest and look colored. Check with your dentist to evaluate and treat if needed.
Answered 6/7/2017
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