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I am experiencing sore throat and white stuff on my tonsils and hurts when swallowing

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

You may need: to get seen for a strep test & throat culture.

Dr Cattano agreed

Answered 5/18/2017

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