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I had a culture done to see if i strep throat but it came back negitive my tonsils are getting bigger andmore white patches are showing.

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Infectious Mono : Is next likely the cause. Wonder you have swollen glands on your neck. Eb virus antibodies test confirms the suspicion.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/4/2015

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