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Tonsilitis? swollen red/white tonsils. red spot on one. no more pain. partner has not gotten it so not contagious. no appetite. what could it be?

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Infection: See your PCP for definiotive quick-strep testing and possible antibiotic therapy. I advise zinc lozenges ( Cold-Eze) and dark brown honey.

Answered 6/4/2019

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