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Is chronic bacterial tonsillitis a sign of a weakened imune system?
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Rarely: There is more likely just a bacterial formation called a 'biofulm'. Treatment ranges from mechanical disruption of the bacteria to partial/complete removal of the tonsils. Oral antibiotics don't help most cases. See an ENT for good advice.
Answered 5/25/2018
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