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How contagious is kissing with inflamed tonsils?
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Inflamed Tonsils: Hello, any infection may be contagious especially when it is active. Inflamed tonsils could be due to a virus or bacteria. It would be bet to avoid kissing while your partner is actively infected.
Answered 10/1/2013
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