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How long till tonsillitis clears up while on antibiotics?
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Usually viral: Tonsillitis is usually caused by a viral infection (such as a cold virus), so antibiotics aren't effective. The only exception is when it's caused by strep. Antibiotics don't really speed up recovery with strep; they just prevent uncommon complications.
Answered 11/10/2013
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