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What Could Be The Red And White Patches On Tonsils?

My daughter yesterday had red and white patches/streaks yesterday on her tonsils. No pain. negative quick strep test. Today there's pain and the patches in part are now black and bloody to the touch. Lots of pain. 12 hours into the lengthy strep test and still negative. What could this be?
Sat, 8 Mar 2014
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It looks like your daughter has developed acute tonsillar infection and should be taken to the hospital immediately for starting antibiotics.Strep is one of the causes for tonsillitis , but there an be many more bacteria also. Plesae dont worry and take her to the doctor soon!
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What Could Be The Red And White Patches On Tonsils?

Hello It looks like your daughter has developed acute tonsillar infection and should be taken to the hospital immediately for starting antibiotics.Strep is one of the causes for tonsillitis , but there an be many more bacteria also. Plesae dont worry and take her to the doctor soon! Thanks