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A member asked:

I have ulcer type white spots at the back of my throat, they don't seem to be on my tonsils but i've had a sore throat and flu like symptoms 4 2 days.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Well : Generally this could be many things tonsillitis viral pharyngitis up this ulcers herpes stomatitis strep throat. Consult health app or primary care doctor for specific diagnosis and treatment

Dr Cremers and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/27/2016

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