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A 43-year-old female asked:

I have a horrible sore throat. my tonsils are swollen and there is a white spot in the back of my throat. i also have ear pain on one side. my tongue has bumps in the back and looks grayish. could this be strep? my neck is also sore.

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Pediatrics 27 years experience

Strep throat : If you're not feeling better after three to four days then get tested for strep. Very hard to know by just looking

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