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How long does it take to recover from tonsillitis?
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Not long: In most common cases of tonsillitis, once antibiotics are started, two or three days. Some cases can be comlicated and may require longer periods of treatment and recovery. See your doctor for specifics.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Depends: If you have tonsillitis caused by a virus it can take 4-5 days. If you on being treated for a bacterial infection with antibiotics 2-3 days.
Answered 4/13/2013
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