Is tonsillitis contagious?
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Topic: Is tonsillitis contagious?
Posted By: arohanui
Subject: Is tonsillitis contagious?
Date 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? ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 20 October 2008 at 9:22pm
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I wouldn't go to school till you have had a few days of the antibiotics ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 20 October 2008 at 9:55pm
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I can't remember if it is contagious by breath, it is by kissing. Have you tried wikipedia or something? -------------  |
Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 20 October 2008 at 9:57pm
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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"..... ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 20 October 2008 at 10:04pm
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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? ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 20 October 2008 at 10:10pm
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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! ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 20 October 2008 at 10:21pm
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I wouldnt go Liz, just incase, Im pretty sure it is contagious. ------------- |
Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 20 October 2008 at 10:23pm
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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!:( ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 20 October 2008 at 10:38pm
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...  ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 21 October 2008 at 6:49am
| not contagious at all....but i wouldnt let that stop you having a few days off |
Posted By: mum2emj
Date Posted: 21 October 2008 at 7:28am
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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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Posted By: MissCandice
Date Posted: 21 October 2008 at 8:46am
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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 Hope you get better soon.. ------------- ~ Mummy to a beautiful girl ~ |
Posted By: Freesia
Date Posted: 21 October 2008 at 11:34am
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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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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 21 October 2008 at 1:20pm
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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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