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    Posted: 20 October 2008 at 9:21pm
I think I have it (swollen tonsils with pus on them, ick ). I'm going to the doctor tomorrow but want to know if I'm ok to go to work tomorrow (teaching). It gets worse in the evening so I don't feel as sick during the day.

What do you think?
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I wouldn't go to school till you have had a few days of the antibiotics

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I can't remember if it is contagious by breath, it is by kissing. Have you tried wikipedia or something?
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Yeah it doesn't say on wikipedia if it's contagious or not, and other websites I've seen have various "opinions".....
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my friend's little girl just had it and wasn't allowed at preschool cause it's contagious.. but i *think* there are a few different kinds?
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Yeah I think you're right KA..... viral or bacterial? Something like that. I don't know what mine is. It's really really painful when I swallow and I have this gross pus kinda thing on one side. Had the sore throat/cough/lost my voice thing for over a week now, every time I think it's going away it comes back with a vengeance at night time! Urgh I'm so over being sick!
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I wouldnt go Liz, just incase, Im pretty sure it is contagious.

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:( yeah i wouldn't go either..poor you:( I had it 13 times when I was 5 and I still remember.. I got mine out on my 6th birthday but I didn't care cause I wanted them gone!:(
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13 times, you poor thing

Yeah I'm pretty much decided I think I should have tomorrow off just in case it is contagious. I feel so bad.    But, I'd feel worse if I got the kids in my class sick, so...
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not contagious at all....but i wouldnt let that stop you having a few days off
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could it be strep throat? i have recurring strep throat, currently have it at the mo (i think) i am thinking a trip to the docs is in order.
do you hve fever or headaches?

hope you feel better soon
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I bet its Tonsilitis with Capious Puss! Something along those lines, its little white circles of puss down you throat..

Not contagious, just hurts heaps, you will get given antiB's..

Just dont go kissing everyone lol

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Ohh, Liz you poor thing. You've had a run of illnesses in the family lately Get well soon
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Liz how nasty. I've had that and it is sooo painful.

I don't think it's contagious but you're sick and need to stay home to get better. You probably need a week off so get the doctor to give you a med cert if you need to. Your body is fighting an infection. Be kind to yourself.

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