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I have a sore throat on only one side there is white stuff behind the tonsil. is it possible to only have a throat infection on one side. ?

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Tonsillitis: Infection of one tonsil may do this, or you may have a retro-tonsillar abscess. See an ENT doctor and get yourself examined. Best wishes.

Dr Nagpaul agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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