{"id":32745,"date":"2021-05-26T09:16:22","date_gmt":"2021-05-26T13:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=32745"},"modified":"2021-05-26T09:16:22","modified_gmt":"2021-05-26T13:16:22","slug":"tonsillitis-vs-strep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/tonsillitis-vs-strep\/","title":{"rendered":"Tonsillitis vs. strep: Compare causes, symptoms, treatments &#038; more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#tonsillitis-vs-strep-causes\">Tonsillitis vs. strep causes<\/a> | <a href=\"#prevalence\">Prevalence<\/a> | <a href=\"#symptoms\">Symptoms<\/a> | <a href=\"#diagnosis\">Diagnosis<\/a> | <a href=\"#treatments\">Treatments<\/a> | <a href=\"#risk-factors\">Risk factors<\/a> | <a href=\"#prevention\">Prevention<\/a> | <a href=\"#when-to-see-a-doctor\">When to see a doctor<\/a> | <a href=\"#faqs\">FAQs<\/a> | <a href=\"#resources\">Resources<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tonsillitis is the inflammation of the tonsils that causes a sore throat, painful swallowing, and swollen lymph nodes. It may be caused by a virus or bacteria and is spread easily from person to person. Strep throat produces similar symptoms to tonsillitis and is also contagious, but it is caused by a specific bacteria called group A Streptococcus. People with strep may also have flu-like symptoms including body aches and chills.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"tonsillitis-vs-strep-causes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Causes<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tonsillitis<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tonsillitis may be viral or bacterial, although viral tonsillitis is the most common cause. The viruses that are responsible for the flu and common cold can lead to tonsillitis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bacterial tonsillitis is caused by the same bacteria that causes strep, Streptococcus pyogenes (group A strep). Other bacteria may cause tonsillitis, but group A strep is the most common.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strep<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group A Streptococcus bacteria (group A strep) can also cause strep throat. These bacteria live in the nose and throat and spread through contaminated droplets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When someone who has strep bacteria sneezes, the droplets spread into the air and on nearby surfaces. Coming into contact with these contaminated droplets increases the risk of developing strep throat.<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"title\">Tonsillitis vs. strep throat causes<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Tonsillitis<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Strep<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bacteria<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bacteria<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"prevalence\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevalence<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tonsillitis<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201ctonsillitis is a common disease and makes up <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK544342\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">approximately 1.3% of outpatient visits\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Viral tonsillitis is more common in patients under the age of five. Bacterial tonsillitis is rare in children under the age of two.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strep<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the CDC, it\u2019s estimated that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/groupastrep\/diseases-hcp\/strep-throat.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cseveral million cases<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of non-invasive group A strep illness occur each year\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Group A streptococcus bacteria causes between 20% to 30% of sore throats in children and between 5% to 15% in adults. Children between ages 5 and 15 are more likely to get strep throat, but people of all ages can also become infected with it.<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"title\">Tonsillitis vs. strep throat prevalence<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Tonsillitis<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Strep<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Makes up approximately 1.3% of outpatient visits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viral tonsillitis is more common under the age of 5<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bacterial tonsillitis is rare under the age of 2<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several million cases of non-invasive group A strep illness occur each year<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group A streptococcus bacteria causes between 20% to 30% of sore throats in children<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group A streptococcus bacteria causes between 5% and 15% of sore throats in adults<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"symptoms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tonsillitis<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tonsillitis is characterized by a sore throat, discomfort when swallowing, fever, and swollen lymph nodes. Acute voice changes are also possible. Some people may develop a stiff neck and headache.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strep<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms of strep throat are very similar to tonsillitis but tend to be more severe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common symptoms include sore throat, pain when swallowing, fever, bad breath, tiny red spots inside the mouth and throat, swollen lymph nodes, and inflamed tonsils. White patches or pus may also be seen near the tonsils. Flu-like symptoms including body aches, headache, and chills. Nausea and vomiting are possible but are more common in children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe strep throat infections can lead to swelling of the throat and difficulty breathing.<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"title\">Tonsillitis vs. strep throat symptoms<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Tonsillitis<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Strep<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sore throat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discomfort when swallowing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voice changes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swollen, tender lymph nodes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stiff neck<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sore throat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discomfort or difficulty swallowing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bad breath<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tiny red spots inside the mouth or at the back of the throat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inflamed, red tonsils (may have white spots)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swollen, tender lymph nodes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body aches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea or vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>RELATED:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/is-it-tonsillitis\/\"><b>Learn more about tonsillitis<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"diagnosis\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diagnosis<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tonsillitis<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your healthcare provider will do a thorough exam to determine whether you have tonsillitis. They will start by asking questions about your symptoms and whether you have had tonsillitis or strep throat in the past.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lighted instrument is used to check your throat for signs of infection including redness, swelling, or pus. Your doctor will also press gently on your lymph nodes to look for signs of swelling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If an infection is suspected, a rapid antigen test and culture may be required. A swab is used to take a sample of the fluid in your throat to determine whether the infection is bacterial or viral. The rapid strep test is done in the office and produces results within minutes. These tests aren\u2019t always reliable, so they may still send the sample to a lab for further testing. Throat cultures are also helpful for identifying the right antibiotic for effective treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this is your first time developing tonsillitis, your doctor will probably categorize your case as acute. This means that it is a short-term case. People with chronic tonsillitis have repeat infections and may be referred to a specialist for further evaluation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strep<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The diagnosis process for strep throat is very similar to tonsillitis. If you\u2019ve had a sore throat and fever for several days, you should be evaluated for strep throat as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your doctor will take your medical history and ask you about your symptoms. They will check your lymph nodes for swelling and look into your throat with a lighted instrument.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your doctor\u2019s exam finds signs of strep throat, they will most likely administer a rapid strep test in the office. A long swab is used to take a sample of the fluid from around your tonsils. Within a few minutes, the rapid test can give you a positive or negative strep result.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most doctors will send the sample to a lab for culture, regardless of whether the rapid test comes back positive or negative. The rapid test results may be used to guide initial diagnosis and treatment, but the lab results will determine more accurate results.<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"title\">Tonsillitis vs. strep throat diagnosis<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Tonsillitis<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Strep<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical history<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical exam<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapid antigen test<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throat culture (lab)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical history<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical exam<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapid antigen test<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throat culture (lab)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"treatments\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatments<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tonsillitis<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viral tonsillitis is treated with over-the-counter medications to alleviate pain and discomfort. Acetaminophen or ibuprofen may be used to reduce the pain and swelling, as well as any fever. If the pain is severe, you can alternate these medications for more effective relief.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other at-home remedies include drinking plenty of liquids, taking throat lozenges, gargling warm salt water, and using a humidifier to moisten the air and reduce irritation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bacterial tonsillitis can be treated with antibiotics. The most common antibiotic is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/penicillin-v-potassium\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">penicillin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgery to remove the tonsils (tonsillectomy) is a treatment option for patients with chronic tonsillitis. This is an outpatient surgery for most people.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strep<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bacterial strep infection is commonly treated with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/amoxicillin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">amoxicillin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or penicillin. Other common antibiotics include <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/zithromax\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zithromax<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (azithromycin), <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/suprax\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suprax<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (cefixime), Biaxin (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/clarithromycin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clarithromycin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), and Cleocin (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/clindamycin-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clindamycin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At-home remedies for strep throat are the same as for tonsillitis. Drinking warm liquids may temporarily help relieve some of the pain. Popsicles and throat lozenges may also help provide pain relief and comfort. Over-the-counter pain relievers like acetaminophen and ibuprofen will help reduce pain, fever, and swelling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For patients with recurring strep infections despite antibiotic treatment, surgically removing the tonsils (tonsillectomy) may be considered as a way to prevent future infections and long-term complications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"title\">Tonsillitis vs. strep throat treatments<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Tonsillitis<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Strep<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At-home remedies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antibiotics (bacterial)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over-the-counter pain relievers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tonsillectomy (chronic)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At-home remedies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antibiotics (bacterial)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over-the-counter pain relievers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tonsillectomy (chronic)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>RELATED:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/strep-throat-treatment-and-medications\"><b>Learn more about strep throat treatment<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"risk-factors\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk factors<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tonsillitis<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School-aged children are at higher risk for developing tonsillitis. Working in an environment that involves frequent exposure to germs, including schools and healthcare facilities, also increases the risk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strep<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bacteria that causes strep throat is very contagious. The virus is most common in school-aged children, making schools a popular location for the spread of strep throat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because strep throat is very contagious, being exposed to someone who has strep throat puts you at an increased risk for developing the infection. Person-to-person transmission is very common, making it easy to pick up the group A strep bacteria from surfaces and contaminated air. Adults who work with children are also at increased risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"title\">Tonsillitis vs. strep throat risk factors<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Tonsillitis<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Strep<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being exposed to someone with tonsillitis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School-aged children<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who come into contact with school-aged children frequently<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent exposure to germs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being exposed to someone with strep bacteria<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School-aged children<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who come into contact with school-aged children frequently<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent exposure to germs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"prevention\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevention<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tonsillitis<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tonsillitis is contagious. Washing your hands regularly is important for preventing both bacterial and viral infections. If soap and water aren\u2019t available, alcohol-based sanitizers can be used temporarily. Avoid sharing food or drinks with others to prevent spreading infections.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strep<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to prevent strep throat is to wash your hands frequently. Always wash your hands with soap and water when possible, as this is the best way to kill germs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other ways to prevent strep throat include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use alcohol-based sanitizer when necessary<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid contact with others if you have strep throat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take your medication as prescribed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sanitize surfaces in high-traffic areas often<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re currently being treated for strep throat, follow your doctor\u2019s medical advice for returning to work or school. Antibiotics help prevent the spread of strep throat. You should have taken your medication for 24 hours and be fever-free before returning to your normal routine.<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"title\">How to prevent tonsillitis vs. strep throat causes<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Tonsillitis<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Strep<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash your hands regularly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover your cough<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid sharing food and beverages with others<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep surfaces sanitized<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid coming into contact with people who have tonsillitis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover your cough<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash your hands<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid sharing food and beverages with others<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep surfaces sanitized<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid coming in contact with people who have strep throat<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"when-to-see-a-doctor\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When to see a doctor for tonsillitis or strep<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have symptoms of tonsillitis or strep throat including sudden onset of throat pain, swollen lymph nodes, enlarged tonsils (with or without pus), painful swallowing, and a fever greater than 101F for longer than two days, visit your healthcare provider as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faqs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently asked questions about tonsillitis and strep<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to tell the difference between tonsillitis and strep<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The symptoms of tonsillitis and strep throat are very similar. Strep throat is caused by streptococcus bacteria and causes fever and persistent pain. Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils and is also painful, but could be viral or bacterial. The best way to tell the difference between tonsillitis and strep is to visit your healthcare provider for a culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difference between viral and bacterial tonsillitis<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several viruses, including the influenza virus, can cause viral tonsillitis. Viral cases are usually mild and don\u2019t require antibiotic treatment. Over-the-counter pain relievers and home remedies help ease the symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bacterial tonsillitis usually causes more severe symptoms. Some bacterial infections can improve without antibiotics, but this isn\u2019t always the case. Your doctor will determine what treatment is appropriate for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long does strep throat last?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strep throat usually goes away within a week when taking antibiotics. You\u2019ll continue to be contagious until you\u2019ve taken your antibiotics for at least 24 hours and are fever-free.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strep throat can be contagious for longer when antibiotics aren\u2019t used. You\u2019re also at a higher risk for developing rheumatic fevers, including scarlet fever.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is tonsillitis contagious?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, tonsillitis is contagious. It spreads easily through the air or on surfaces. If you have tonsillitis, follow your doctor\u2019s prevention guidelines to help stop the spread.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"resources\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resources:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/groupastrep\/diseases-hcp\/strep-throat.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strep throat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/is-it-tonsillitis\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is tonsillitis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, SingleCare<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/strep-throat-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strep throat treatments and medications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, SingleCare<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/groupastrep\/surveillance.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group A Streptococcal Disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK544342\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tonsillitis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, The National Center for Biotechnology Information<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tonsillitis vs. strep causes | Prevalence | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatments | Risk factors | Prevention | When to see a doctor | FAQs | Resources Tonsillitis is the inflammation of the tonsils that causes a sore throat, painful swallowing, and swollen lymph nodes. 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