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I've had large white streaks at back of throat (behind tonsils) for months (after getting strep throat in october 2014) is it likely serious?
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No: If there is no pain or fever then it is not serious. If you are having problems swallowing then see a doctor.
Answered 11/28/2017
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See doctor: Strep throat does not cause permanent changes at the throat area. Although I don't believe that your problem is serious the prudent thing to do is to ask your doctor to take a look at the throat just to be sure.
Answered 2/14/2017
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