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Can strep throat cause your tongue to hurt and yellow?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Strep: The tongue in strep is usually red with enlargement of the papillae that make it resemble a strawberry or raspberry. All the best.

Dr Amico Jr and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/20/2015

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