 [ Symptoms ] i have been sick for two weeks already and it is gotten worse today could it still be viral pharyngitis  for the first two weeks i did not have white spots in my throat and tonsils and my mucus from chest and nose has been clear but it is now beginning to slightly turn a yellowish light brown color the spots in my throat are still very tiny and i do not believe i have had a fever yet should i go to the doctor or would it be a waste of a copay seeing as how viral infections are untreatable with antibiotics [ Disease ] most helpful answer viruses only last a week but it is possible to get back to back viral infections that seem to last longer one virus mononucleosis can cause a very prolonged sore throat fatigue and white spots on the throat so if this is a possibility your medical provider should order a mono test ebv panel another possibility could be sinusitis where the constant drainage is causing you to have a sore throat it is really up to you how you utilize your financial resources but the only way that you can be properly diagnosed is to be seen by a medical professional that can examine you and order a few diagnostic tests