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A member asked:

If tonsillitis was caused by herpes how long would it take for it (tonsillitis) to present itself after possible herpes exposure?

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Tonsillitis: You are asking a question that is hard to answer. There are so many maybe's. But the better thing to do is to avoid contact with a child that is well. And keep yourself healthy. Do the basics that you have always done. And see if you develop any symptoms. But hopefully this is just a period that you area little nervous.

Answered 8/25/2015

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