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I have swollen tonsils and a blister behind them and it hurts along with my ear. my tongue is yellowish with bumps. it's very red. could this be strep?

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Dr. Glenn Messina answered

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Yes: Go to your doctor or the clinic because if this is strep you need antibiotics to treat it or the infection will et worse

Answered 9/4/2016

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A member asked:

I have swollen tonsils and a blister behind them and it hurts along with my ear. my tongue is yellowish with bumps. it's very red. could this be strep?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Glenn Messina answered

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