A member asked:

When i looked at the back of my throat it was a bit of a yellow color and my tonsils were all pussey what does this mean its a bit sore too?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Tonsillitis: Be seen to determine if this is a virus or bacteria. If bacterial you will need an antibiotic. All the best.

Answered 5/31/2015

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Bacterial infection: This could be strep throat or other infectious etiology. Have it sampled by doctor!

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