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Is it possible for you to still get steep throat if you have no tonsils or adenoids?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Yes: You can still get strep throat without tonsils or adenoids.

Answered 12/6/2013

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A member asked:

Is it possible for you to still get steep throat if you have no tonsils or adenoids?

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