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A member asked:

Lumps right at back of throat. flesh coloured. now have lots of ulcers coming up and more lumps. no cough or anything. help! single mum scared.

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Exam advised: This could be a viral infection including herpes. Canker sores are a possibility.Bacterial infection such as strep throat or infectious mononucleosis are less likely possibilities. Your physician can examine you and order appropriate tests in order to make a diagnosis.

Answered 3/31/2016

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