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Diagnosed with tonsillitis a week ago, just finished antibiotics over weekend. my right tonsil is starting to hurt again, what could it be? sepsis?

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Dr. Pamela Huerter answered

Not sepsis: Sepsis is a systemic response to infection. You are describing a very localized symptom. You should get reexamined to determine the best treatment.

Answered 3/31/2016

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A member asked:

Diagnosed with tonsillitis a week ago, just finished antibiotics over weekend. my right tonsil is starting to hurt again, what could it be? sepsis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pamela Huerter answered

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