Comments on: When are you not contagious when you have had viral tonsillitis? http://tonsilstonesquiz.com/when-are-you-not-contagious-when-you-have-had-viral-tonsillitis.htm Tonsil Stones Symptoms, Treatments & Removal Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:01:03 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: dulcern4u http://tonsilstonesquiz.com/when-are-you-not-contagious-when-you-have-had-viral-tonsillitis.htm/comment-page-1#comment-611 dulcern4u Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:34:49 +0000 http://tonsilstonesquiz.com/when-are-you-not-contagious-when-you-have-had-viral-tonsillitis.htm#comment-611 who told you it was a virus? Tonsillitis is usually caused by a bacteria (most often Strep) and you need antibiotics. 24-48 hrs. of antibiotics will render you non-contagious, but you may feel bad for 5-10 days. There are some anti-viral meds, but not often used in "tonsillitis". Go to a doctor, get proper treatment-a strep infection can lead to heart valve problems later (vegetation). You may need to have your tonsils out if this is a recurring problem. who told you it was a virus? Tonsillitis is usually caused by a bacteria (most often Strep) and you need antibiotics. 24-48 hrs. of antibiotics will render you non-contagious, but you may feel bad for 5-10 days. There are some anti-viral meds, but not often used in "tonsillitis". Go to a doctor, get proper treatment-a strep infection can lead to heart valve problems later (vegetation). You may need to have your tonsils out if this is a recurring problem.

]]> By: evil_kandykid http://tonsilstonesquiz.com/when-are-you-not-contagious-when-you-have-had-viral-tonsillitis.htm/comment-page-1#comment-612 evil_kandykid Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:34:49 +0000 http://tonsilstonesquiz.com/when-are-you-not-contagious-when-you-have-had-viral-tonsillitis.htm#comment-612 That varies by the illness. In general though, you are often the most contagious before you actualy have the sypmtoms. I would say your probably fine, but if your going to be around kids, or ppl with immune system problems give yourself a few more days just to be safe. Oh and change your toothbrush. I know it sounds weird, but the germs can actualy stay on your toothbrush and your much more likely to re-infect yourself if you keep using it. That varies by the illness. In general though, you are often the most contagious before you actualy have the sypmtoms. I would say your probably fine, but if your going to be around kids, or ppl with immune system problems give yourself a few more days just to be safe.

Oh and change your toothbrush. I know it sounds weird, but the germs can actualy stay on your toothbrush and your much more likely to re-infect yourself if you keep using it.

]]> By: jane doe http://tonsilstonesquiz.com/when-are-you-not-contagious-when-you-have-had-viral-tonsillitis.htm/comment-page-1#comment-613 jane doe Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:34:49 +0000 http://tonsilstonesquiz.com/when-are-you-not-contagious-when-you-have-had-viral-tonsillitis.htm#comment-613 You are very thoughtful not wanting to infect someone else! More people should be like you!! You are very thoughtful not wanting to infect someone else! More people should be like you!!

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