Is tonsillitis contagious

Tonsils are lymphoid tissues, which are present on both sides of the pharynx or throat.

Difference between viral and bacterial tonsillitis

They form a part of immune system of the body but are often atrophied in adults. They may get infected from bacteria or viruses and result in tonsillitis. The symptoms of tonsillitis are red and swollen tonsils containing pus, sore throat, headache, fever, difficulty swallowing, laryngitis, and swelling of glands in neck and jaw.

What is its duration?

How Long Does Tonsillitis Last?

There are 2 kinds of tonsillitis: bacterial and viral. Although different microorganisms cause them, both of them produce nasty signs and symptoms and if you get tonsillitis once, you won’t look forward to get another bout.

The mode of spread of tonsillitis is either by air droplets or by being in contact with a person who is infected, for instance by kissing an infected person.

Sneezing and coughing can easily pass viral tonsillitis; hence, if your kid is having the infection, ensure that they clean their hands often and throw away dirty tissues so as to prevent

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