Is it Strep Throat or Tonsillitis???

roselia · Newbie Joined: 18 Feb 2004 Posts: 4

Hello! My throat is sore and swallowing is very painful for me. I ca see that my tonsils are red and maybe a little bit enlarged. My body temperature is a little it increased (37,4 C) and I have headache. I want to know what cause of this condition is: strep throat or tonsillitis. I hope that you will know. Thank you in advance!

keely · Newbie Joined: 28 Mar 2006 Posts: 1

Hello! Well, I cannot tell you for sure. You will need to visit your doctor and do throat culture test, rapid antigen test and rapid DNA test. After these tests you will know is cause Streptococcal bacteria. You will be cautious if it is, because it is very contagions. I hope this helps you!

Is it Strep Throat or Tonsillitis???

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