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Best antibiotics for tonsillitis?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Usually none: Unless you have a positive strep test, your tonsillitis is probably due to a viral infection. Antibiotics are useless and aren't recommended. If you have a positive strep test, the best treatment is penicillin or amoxicillin.

Dr Ginsburg agreed

Answered 12/16/2020

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