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I have a painful ulcer on my uvula. should i get tested for strep?

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Dr. Stuart Winkler answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

Ulcer on uvula: Ulcers on the uvula can be due to aphthous ulcers (canker sores), infections both viral and bacterial, drugs and certain diseases such as Behcet's disease. A single ulceration without pus is unlikely strep but if it persists you should have it looked at and a culture taken.

Answered 7/13/2015

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Dr. John Kim answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: Could definitely be strep throat. Would get a culture and possibly antibiotics.

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