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A member asked:
White spot on tonsil sore throat no other symptoms no fever ..do i need antibiotics? son got over strep a week ago, could i just be getting it??
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Could be: or just viral infection, if it doesn't improve in a day or two with salt water gargles, please see your doctor, as you might then need an antibiotic, good luck
Answered 4/5/2016
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