I was tested for strep and mono, however was negative. They decided I had tonsillitis and gave me z pack. I also have been experiencing extremely sore gums the entire time my tonsils have been inflamed, could that be that a side effect of the 101.5 fever or tonsillitis?
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Yes, both of your condition is interred related. You have acquired the tonsil infection because of infection gums. So our management goal is to treat both the infection. I advise you to do swab culture from the infected tonsil area. Culture and sensitivity from the swab will tell us regarding possible pathogen and its Chat Doctor.  Taking treatment according to the report will cure you at earliest. Please maintain good oral hygiene you can do medicine mouthwash and gargle. This will keep the bacterial loaf to the minimum and rest antibiotic will do its work. Daily two times brush can help you clear the infection. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/