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Cluster of red dots on soft palate of 2 yo considered petichiae? what causes it?just a little paranoid since we had a leukemia scare when it was mono.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Red dots: Red dots on soft palate can sometime indicate a strep throat. Have your child checked with a throat culture.Otherwise, it is a benign condition which can be caused by spicy food.

Answered 4/15/2018

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Probably normal.: Probably from too hot liquids or spicy foods irritating these normal palatal glands.

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