Can you get strep throat without tonsils?

Q1: Can you still get strep throat without tonsils?

A1: Yes, you can still get strep throat even if you don't have tonsils.

Q2: Why can you still get strep throat without tonsils?

A2: The Group A Streptococcus bacterium can still infect your throat even without tonsils.

Q3: What is strep throat?

A3: Strep throat is a bacterial infection that causes sore and scratchy throat.

Q4: Is strep throat common without tonsils?

A4: Strep throat accounts for only a small portion of sore throats, even without tonsils.

Q5: Can you get strep throat after tonsil removal?

A5: Yes, even after tonsil removal, you can still get sick with strep throat caused by the bacteria.