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I had a white spot on the back of my throat what could it be? strep?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Strep: That would be a common possibility.

Answered 8/16/2013

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Had strep was on zpack. Back 2day to dr still have 2white spots on throat. Back on zpack. Is it normal 2 have 2 take 2 doses to clear up?

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I have white spots on the sides of my throat & back of my tongue. I had a rapid strep test done 3 days ago that came back neg. What could this be?

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Sore throat almost 3 months. Reoccurring white spots on tonsils. Not strep. No other symptoms. Small amounts of bloody/green phlegm from back of throat. The sore throat appeared an hour after kissing someone. Help!!! I dont know what this could be. ?

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I have an extremely sore throat, its bright red at the back with no spots. Its very painful to swallow. I also had a toothache 3 days ago and I also spat out some red phlegm. Could this be strep throat? Im also getting some cold sweats?

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A member asked:

I have an extremely sore throat, its bright red at the back with no spots. Its very painful to swallow. I also had a toothache 3 days ago and I also spat out some red phlegm. Could this be strep throat? Im also getting some cold sweats??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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