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What treatments are appropriate for tonsillitis when you have a penicillin allergy?
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Zithromax: Azithromycin (zithromax) is a good option for streptococcal tonsillitis. There is some cross-reactivity between penicillins and cephalosporins (such as keflex), and these would not be my first choice. Many infections are caused by viruses, and in this situation antibiotics are not effective.
Answered 11/27/2014
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PCN allergy: Azithromycin, clarithromycin, erythromycin, cephalosporins or simply get the tonsils taken out.
Answered 11/15/2012
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