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Ulcer on right tonsil, a tad swollen and quite red. sore for a few days.

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Ulcer on tonsil: Ulcer on right tonsil, a tad swollen and quite red. Sore for a few days. ANS: unless you have Strept test that is + it is a virus. So should be getting better on its own.

Answered 1/5/2017

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A member asked:

Ulcer on right tonsil, a tad swollen and quite red. sore for a few days.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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