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I have had sore white spots around my tonsils and throat for 3 days now, they are very sore and make it difficult to eat, what could this be?

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Dr. James Weekly answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Tonsillitis: It sounds like Acute Tonsillitis. Less likely, Mono can cause white lesions on tonsils with a very sore throat. Recommend getting in to your primary care provider for treatment. These usually respond well to antibiotics unless it has a viral etiology!

Dr Hermansen agreed

Answered 4/16/2015

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