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My right tonsil is red and black (probably bleeding, and the other is starting to look the same. is this a bacterial infection?
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Requires exam: and bacterial culture as well as a quick sterpt test, which can be performed in the office. Call for an appointment to be seen.
Answered 5/8/2016
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