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What is the difference between severe strep and tonsillitis?
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Strep: Severe strep infection is an infection caused by the strep bacteria. Tonsillits is the area where the infection is occurying. 'Tonsillitis' means inflammation of the tonsils. This can be cause by bacteria or viruses.
Answered 5/4/2015
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Strep Tonsillitis: Group A Streptococcus bacteria is one type of infection that can impact tonsils. Tonsillitis is inflammation of tonsils that can be caused by different germs (to include bacteria and viruses).
Answered 5/4/2015
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