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Negative oraquick at 30,45, and 84 days post exposure. negative blood test at 9 weeks. white tongue should i be worried?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

White tongue: A white tongue in someone who is healthy, has a good appetite, not having fevers or night sweats should not provoke anxiety. Prevention of future exposure is the best advice to avoid a repeat of 3 months of uncertainty.

Answered 2/1/2017

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A member asked:

Negative oraquick at 30,45, and 84 days post exposure. negative blood test at 9 weeks. white tongue should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christine Hom answered

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