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Hi my left tonsil is swollen and it's got a yellow patch on it it makes it difficult to swollow and eat what could be the cause of it?

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Streptococcus,: mononucleosis, or any number of viral infection. Get to a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Answered 5/17/2015

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