A member asked:

Was tested this afternoon4 strep, negative. however there is now a newly developed red/black line on tonsil and its still painful 2 swallow what is it

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Dr. Pradeep Parihar answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Strep: Could be other than strep bacteria or viral. Black color is not normal though. If you have fever , needs to get checked again. Strep test is not 100% sensitive

Answered 8/13/2016

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