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Swelling tonsils with whitish surface and severe fever ?

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Dr. Alan Heldman answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Tonsils and fever : These little text boxes are not big enough to make a diagnosis or decide on treatment, but in most cases the symptoms you describe (particularly "severe fever") would lead to the conclusion that you should see a doctor as soon as possible.

Answered 8/25/2017

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