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Good day. i have recintly been in mozambique and did diving. i have cancer sores in my mouth my tonsils are swollen and my throat is sore. any idea what it can be?

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Dr. Daniel Rosenblum answered

Canker not cancer: Canker Sores in the mouth may be associated with virus or bacterial infection. They are red or white, small, painful and usually heal in a week or so. An exam by a dentist might help if they persist. Not sure if they are related to the swim.

Answered 9/14/2017

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A member asked:

Good day. i have recintly been in mozambique and did diving. i have cancer sores in my mouth my tonsils are swollen and my throat is sore. any idea what it can be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Daniel Rosenblum answered

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