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My tonsillitis is getting worse with antibiotics. what should i do?
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See your doctor: If your tonsillitis is getting worse on antibiotics see your doctor. Your infection may be resistant to your antibiotics so you may need a culture. Your infection may be viral so you may need other medications or testing. Stay hydrated!
Answered 11/28/2017
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