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How to treat a child's tonsil infection?

My daughter has a tonsil infection. How to treat a child's tonsil infection?

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If your child has a tonsil infection (tonsillitis) they should be evaluated and treated by a medical professional. It is spreading by coughing, sneezing, kissing or sharing drinks.
Tonsil infections can be bacterial or viral. Discuss the possible use of antibiotics with her primary care physician.