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A member asked:
Do i need to see a doctor for sore throat and puss on tonsils ?
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Tonsils: Yes -- if you have pus (exudate) on your tonsils, this may be due to strep or mono and is best evaluated by your physician.
Answered 1/13/2016
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Yes: Yes, needs to be seen by a professional.
Answered 9/28/2016
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