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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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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Most likely a virus.

Answered 11/23/2022

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White spots on tonsils, doesn't hurt, no bad breath, negative for strep and mono. Swollen neck glands, been treated multiple ways but never went away.

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