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My tonsils have been swollen for a few weeks. i had strep in early march and after my tonsils swole up again i got more antibiotics. all tests were neg. they went down, but now they're back up, and i don't want to take any more antibiotics. help?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Swollen Tonsils: Have you been tested for other infections such as mononucleosis? A person might have more than one type of infection at the same time.

Answered 6/4/2020

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A member asked:

My tonsils have been swollen for a few weeks. i had strep in early march and after my tonsils swole up again i got more antibiotics. all tests were neg. they went down, but now they're back up, and i don't want to take any more antibiotics. help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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