What Are White Spots On Tonsils?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
9. Herpes
The name herpes tends to make people think of the sexually transmitted disease. While it is true that there is a sexually transmitted variety, there is also an oral variety, which is more common. The virus is very contagious and kissing a person with oral thrush gives you a high chance of catching it. It can also be contracted through touching infected surfaces.
The most common symptom of oral herpes is cold sores on the lips. Other symptoms include a fever, sore throat, other flu-like symptoms and, in genital herpes, urinary problems and itching or tingling in the crotch. Both varieties of herpes can also cause white spots on the tonsils.
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