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Strep Throat ? Or Something Else
I Been Having A Runny Nose & Problems Swallowing Thought It Was A Common Cold As I Got Ready For Bed I Brushed My Teeth & Notice Red Dot On The Soft Palate In My Mouth
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You might have looked at small petechae over your palate. Usually it signifies some kind of viral infection. Petechae as such won't cause any problem and will resolve spontaneously
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