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Went to the doctor for a strep test, have soar throat, white tongue, red bump tonsils and back of throat but test came negative and she said allergies?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

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Viral: Could also be viral pharyngitis. In that case antibiotics also not indicated.

Dr Chiu agreed

Answered 4/9/2016

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A member asked:

Went to the doctor for a strep test, have soar throat, white tongue, red bump tonsils and back of throat but test came negative and she said allergies?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Dr Chiu agreed

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