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Could i get tonsillitis in my late 20s for the first time? i shared a drink with a young girl who just got diagnosed with tonsillitis. am i at risk?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes you can: And you're at risk if you share a drink with an infected person, get checked if you have the symptoms

Answered 10/18/2016

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