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What Causes a Tonsillitis or Strep Throat?

April 26, 2017causes strep throat Tonsillitis

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What Causes a Tonsillitis or Strep Throat?

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Tonsillitis or strep throat can be caused by either a virus or by bacteria which is easily passed on from person to person. Tonsillitis in children is mostly caused by a virus, such as the common cold virus or flu virus, whereas in adults tonsillitis is mostly caused by bacteria.