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I have what looks like blisters on one of my tonsils..it doesnt look like strep (they arent white spots) more like blisters?
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R/O TONSILITIS: You need an exam and throat culture. Blisters tend to be viral ie HSV1 vs HSV2. Other viruses may cause blisters as well. While u are waiting gargle with salt water/VITc 5gm /zing 100mg and lots of ginger tea
Answered 7/12/2015
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