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What Causes Enlarged Tonsils And Strep Throat After Having Oral Sex?
I had oral sex back in January. Two days later I was diagnosed and treated for strep throat. I ve been treated Hiv and other stds and the test ask came back negative.It is now the last day of April and my tonsils are still enlarged.They do not hurt, and large tonsils are not normal for me. I did get a second opinion. My doctor thinks because of my weight, I may have sleep apnea. Could this really cause my tonsils to be enlarged for so long since my strep throat?
Fri, 30 Dec 2022
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Hi,
Yes, it is not unusual for strep throat to cause enlarged tonsils even months after the infection has been cleared.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Maria Riechel-Sarup, General & Family Physician
Yes, it is not unusual for strep throat to cause enlarged tonsils even months after the infection has been cleared.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Maria Riechel-Sarup, General & Family Physician
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