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I noticed a white yellowish spot at back of throat. my neck is hard and tonsils feel swollen. can it be a different strain of bacteria? because i had strep before and came out negative cause i thought i still had it. is it some different bacteria?
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Most likely a virus.
Answered 11/23/2022
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