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A member asked:

I have a very sore throat and i have 1 tiny patch of white and a bunch of tiny white dots on the back of my throat should i go to the docs for strep?

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Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunla answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Evaluation: You definitely should see a doctor to get this checked out and treated if necessary. Meanwhile use warm salt water to gargle ,sore throat lozenges for the pain and adequate hydration. Goodluck

Dr Livingston and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 5/16/2016

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