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A member asked:

I have a white spot towards the back of throat, strep and mono came back negative, was prescribed z pack but the white spot remains after 6 days.

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Exam: this may be a small infection, abscess or infected cyst- please consult your physician or see an ENT specialist.

Dr Rosenblatt and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/21/2015

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