How Long Will Tonsillitis In A 69-year-old Be Contagious?

Posted on Fri, 23 Feb 2018

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Question : I have tonisillitis am female 69 years old how long will I be contagious ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
2 weeks approximately.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

A person with bacterial tonsillitis is contagious for up to 2 weeks. Antibiotics shorten this duration. Your medications that you listed don't include antibiotics.

Hope I have answered your query. Wishing you best of health.

Thanks.

Regards,
Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil
General & Family Physician

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