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A member asked:

I have had tonsalitues on and off for the past month and my friend told me it might be chlamydia in my mouth is this true ?

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Dr. Ziad Akl answered

No: Chlamydia does not live in the mouth or cause tonsillitis.

Dr Leazzo agreed

Answered 11/21/2012

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No: To my knowledge Chlamydia does not cause infected tonsils. But there are a lot of other organisms that do. As you seem to have a chronic recurring infection it would be prudent to see your GP, Urgent Care if your don't have a GP, or a specialist ENT.

Answered 1/20/2018

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