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| Can be large without infection |
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| White exudate on the tonsils. Together with fever and enlarged cervical nodes. Anterior CN (Group A streptococcal infection) Posterior (Infectious mononucleosis) |
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| Reddened throats without exudate. Probably will complain of sore or scratchy throat. Possible causes include viruses and bacteria. If the pt has no fever exudate or enlargement of CN then the chances of infection are small |
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| Midline bony growth in the hard palate. Fairly common in adults and is harmless |
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| Occurs with AIDS. Deep purple color of these lesions. May be flat or raised. Palate is a common site for this tumor. |
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| Thrush on the Palate (Candidiasis) |
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| Yeast infection due to Candida. Thick white plaques that are somewhat adherent to the underlying mucosa. Risk factors include prolonged treatment with Ab or corticosteroids and AIDS. |
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| Caused by Corynebacterium diphteriae. Rare. Throat is dull red with gray exudate present on the uvula, pharynx and tongue. Airway may become obstructed. |
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| Early sign of measles. Small white specks usually on the mucosa near the first and second molars. Measles appear within a day |
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