Slightly inflamed tonsils and bumps on the back of throat lasting about 7 weeks

I’m 23 years old. I initially got sick on Oct. 5th. It started with a terrible sore throat for the first day or two and then turned into a 101 degree fever, nasal congestion, chills, and body aches. I was pretty sick for about a week.

I got tested for strep throat and Covid-19 twice throughout that week and they came back negative both times.

Once I started feeling better, I noticed that I could feel something in the back of my throat when I swallow and my tonsils were still swollen. Using my phone light in the mirror I noticed a few bumps on the back of my throat as well (picture below). I have an appointment with an ENT but the soonest one I could get is still three weeks away. My primary care physician didn’t seem too worried about it, just said I should let her know if it gets any worse. They don't seem to have gotten worse but they aren't getting better.

I got sick again Nov. 21 and have been sick since then. Similar symptoms to when I was sick a month before, with the exception of a more mild fever.

I hadn't ever looked at my throat very close but I asked my doctor about the very pronounced red vessel in the back of my throat and she didn't seem think it was cause for concern. Is it possible that I have Mono? What would cause bumps like that to last this long?

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