Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is it possible to have pharyngitis and tonsilitus together? is it contagious? can it reoccur? how can i make sure it doesn't happen again?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Sore Throats: These two diagnoses are almost synonymous. It is an infection in the back of your throat. You cannot stop it from occurring again at another time with another environmental exposure. The best thing to do is to take your medicine for it till it is all gone.
Answered 9/29/2016
5.2k views
Sure: Yes, since tonsils are located in your pharynx, it is common for both to be infected at the same time. If it is caused by an infection, you will be contagious. Some causes are more contagious than others. As for stopping it form happening again, that is more difficult. Make sure you use good oral hygiene, don't share eating utensils (silverware, cups, bottles) with others and keep away from sick.
Answered 4/8/2013
5.2k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
How to get rid of frequent tonsillitis and throat infection without getting tonsills removed? Getting resistant to antibiotics after taking too much
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hi i got pharyngitis is that a vocal problem and is it contagious and can you talk and sing with it or is the answer no?.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
If I had an Adenovirus Pharyngitis, for how many time I'll be contagious(Saliva)?, after a week, I'm already with no symptoms.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
After a week of a viral pharyngitis, my saliva will still have virus and contagious? i'm already with no symptoms anymore
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How long do you think is a bactirial throat infection contagious for?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
If you are allergic to penicillin , what would be your preferred drug to treat tonsillitis/pharyngitis ?
Is tonsillitis, strep and/or pharyngitis catching? Can others catch it from me through common contact while i take antibiotic that works against all 3
I get about 4-6 tonsillitis/pharyngitis infections/irritations a year. Left tonsil more frequent. 35 years old. Candidate for tonsilectomy or too old?
Is sore throat from a Pharyngitis less painful than a sore throat from Tonsillitis? and if hoarseness is not present, does it mean that its not Pharyngitis . Is hoarseness the primary confirmatory symptom for Pharyngitis?
How to tell if it's just a cold, tonsillitis or throat infection?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
