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Is Strep Throat With White Lumps On The Tonsils Curable?

Hi, I have a very sore throat which has persisted for about 3–4 days. I had a rapid strep test done which came back negative. The PA who took the test said it is likely either a virus or a different strain of strep, which cannot be cured by antibiotics. I was not prescribed anything, just advised to take ibuprofen as needed, drink hot tea, etc. I am a bit concerned as my throat looks like many of the strep photos online; I have the whiteish/grayish spots/lumps on my tonsils. These were present when the PA assessed me, and she said they were possible to have even with the virus. Just curious what you think!
Fri, 8 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain whitish/greyish bumps on the tonsils seems to be due to Follicular Tonsillitis and it is most commonly due to bacterial infection and not viral..
There can be a viral infection with a superseded bacterial infection.
I would suggest you to take a course of antibiotics as if it due to any other strain of bacteria too it will be treated with antibiotics..
I would suggest you to start taking a course of antibiotics like Azithromycin or Augmentin..
Take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen..
Suck throat lozenges and chew Vitamin C pellets..
You can do warm saline gargles 3 to 4 times a day and do steam inhalations..
Sip on plenty of warm water throughout the day..
Take a soft diet and avoid spicy and chilled foods..
In case of no improvement in a week consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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Is Strep Throat With White Lumps On The Tonsils Curable?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain whitish/greyish bumps on the tonsils seems to be due to Follicular Tonsillitis and it is most commonly due to bacterial infection and not viral.. There can be a viral infection with a superseded bacterial infection. I would suggest you to take a course of antibiotics as if it due to any other strain of bacteria too it will be treated with antibiotics.. I would suggest you to start taking a course of antibiotics like Azithromycin or Augmentin.. Take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen.. Suck throat lozenges and chew Vitamin C pellets.. You can do warm saline gargles 3 to 4 times a day and do steam inhalations.. Sip on plenty of warm water throughout the day.. Take a soft diet and avoid spicy and chilled foods.. In case of no improvement in a week consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..