Tonsillectomy may be a reasonable preventive measure in those with frequent throat infections (more than three a year). However, the benefits are small and episodes typically lessen in time regardless of measures taken. Recurrent episodes of<unk>  which test positive for GAS may also represent a person who is a chronic carrier of GAS who is getting recurrent viral infections. Treating people who have been exposed but who are without symptoms is not recommended. Treating people who are carriers of GAS is not recommended as the risk of spread and complications is low.
Streptococcal pharyngitis
Pharyngitis
Otitis media
Epiglottitis
Chorditis
Infectious mononucleosis
Periodic fever syndrome
Peritonsillar abscess