Does pus covered swollen tonsils mean bacteria or virus? had fever, chills and aches for 1 day with extreme sore throat.

Not definite: Your presentation sounds more like bacterial, however either can produce pus on tonsils and the symptoms described. Would get seen by your dr or an urgent care and have a rapid strep test done to be sure if you need an antibiotic.

Either: Virus and bacteria can do that but more likely bacteria - you should be tested for strep, and depending on your sexual activity gonorrhea.

Usually bacterial: Pus covered with fever/chills and an extreme sore throat usually pints towards a bacterial infection. Best wishes.

Sore throat: Your symptoms are consistent with strep throat which is bacterial. This being said, mononucleosis, can mimic these symptoms. They are viruses. You need to consult your physician. Strep throat should be treated with antibiotics. Influenza needs to be treated within 48 to 72 hours for medication to be effective. No meds cure mono and the spleen needs to be protected. No contact sports.