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I had tonsillitis for 3 weeks now been on zpack for 5 days and amoxicillin for 10 days the tonsil stones and pus is still there and its still hurting ?

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Tonsillitis: Should see someone. The fact that you did not respond to typical antibiotics suggests that this is a viral infection such as mononucleosis. Tonsil stones are not indicative of infection, but white tender patches on the tonsils are.

Answered 9/30/2017

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Dr. Nayana Trivedi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Time to go to ENT: If after 2 course of Antibiotic Infection is not controlled , then it seems you will need surgery.

Answered 12/8/2014

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A member asked:

I had tonsillitis for 3 weeks now been on zpack for 5 days and amoxicillin for 10 days the tonsil stones and pus is still there and its still hurting ?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Dr. Nayana Trivedi answered

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