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I have red spots on the roof of my throat. what could this be?

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Could be: Nothing or a common presentation of strep throat includes red spots on the roof of the mouth. If someone feels bad and has such spots it is worthwhile to have a strep test done. Can also be from trauma (scratching roof with a toothpick, toothbrush, straw as examples).

Answered 6/14/2013

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