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My girlfriend has bacterial tonsillitis and its not strep throat. after 5 days of antibiotics will it still be contagious? will i get it if we kiss?

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Tonsillitis : Once you are without fever for 48 hours and on antibiotics for 48 hours , you should no longer be contagious ! Still use your clinical judgment . She may have other viral symptoms not mentioned here and can pose a risk . Stay healthy!

Answered 5/4/2015

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