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How Long Will Tonsillitis In A 69-year-old Be Contagious?

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Posted on Thu, 20 Dec 2018
Question: I have tonisillitis am female 69 years old how long will I be contagious ?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
2 weeks approximately.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

A person with bacterial tonsillitis is contagious for up to 2 weeks. Antibiotics shorten this duration. Your medications that you listed don't include antibiotics.

Hope I have answered your query. Wishing you best of health.

Thanks.

Regards,
Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil
General & Family Physician
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How Long Will Tonsillitis In A 69-year-old Be Contagious?

Brief Answer: 2 weeks approximately. Detailed Answer: Hello, A person with bacterial tonsillitis is contagious for up to 2 weeks. Antibiotics shorten this duration. Your medications that you listed don't include antibiotics. Hope I have answered your query. Wishing you best of health. Thanks. Regards, Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil General & Family Physician