A member asked:

Had strep throat jan. 20- feb 1 and now i feel like it is back. it has only been my right lymph node swollen. do i need to get my tonsils out?

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Tonsillectomy guide: Generally you need to have 4 strep infections in 6 months or 6 strep infections in 1 yr in order for it to be indicated to have tonsillectomy regarding to strep. If you have peritonsilar abscess that can also be an indication for tonsilectomy

Answered 3/1/2015

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