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Is Tonsil Extraction Possible When Klebsiella Is Present?

Hello, my tonsils are showing klebsiella in test, 5 antibiotic treatments have been done and failed, my ENT doctor deny to extract my tonsils if they have klebsiella inside, he requires tonsils without klebsiella for making the surgery. My question is, is it possible perform tonsil extraction with klebsiella?
posted on Fri, 4 Sep 2015
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Hi,

I am sorry for the situation you are going through.

Definitely, you cannot extract your tonsils being infected with Klebsiella as it is very dangerous. Get it treated instead. Follow your doctor's advice.

Wish fast recovery!
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Is Tonsil Extraction Possible When Klebsiella Is Present?

Hi, I am sorry for the situation you are going through. Definitely, you cannot extract your tonsils being infected with Klebsiella as it is very dangerous. Get it treated instead. Follow your doctor s advice. Wish fast recovery!