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I have swollen glands in my neck, a sore throat, ears ache and my tonsils areinflamed and covered in white patches. Is this strep throat?

Dr. Otto Placik, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Answered Mar. 25, 2013
32 years experience in Surgery - Plastics
C MD FOR CULTURE. Yes it may be strep throat. See your physician or health center for a throat culture.
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Dr. Mark Loury, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine Answered Mar. 25, 2013
37 years experience in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery
Could be. Strep throat and viral infections look and act similarly. Get a throat culture to know.
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Dr. Virginia Lee, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - New Jersey Medical School Answered Mar. 25, 2013
23 years experience in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial
Possibly. Sounds like you are getting sick - go see your internist. They would need to do a culture to verify it is strep throat. Gargle with warm salt water to help with the sore throat. Umcka cold/flu helps a lot too (it all natural).
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