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Can u get strep throat with no tonsills?

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Yes: Tonsils are considered the home where streptococcus seeds but without tonsils one can still get strep throat although less common and less frequent.

Answered 5/23/2015

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Dr. Ian Bach answered

Yes: Tonsillectomy used to be preformed to prevent throat infections, like strept throat. However, recent studies have shown that tonsillectomy only decreases the number of days that a child is sick by 5 days per year for 2-3 years after the surgery, which means only fewer infections. A patient can still get throat infections.Tonsillectomy is now done to prevent ear infections, snoring and sleep apnea.

Answered 6/24/2013

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