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Most cases of soar throats or tonsillitis in children are caused by viruses, though it is not always possible to tell what is causing the infection without taking a throat swab. A viral infection cannot be treated with antibiotics. Normally viral tonsillitis is accompanied by symptoms of a cold such as sneezing and runny nose. With sufficient rest, fluid intake and pain killers, a child should recover from viral tonsillitis within 2 weeks. Gargling with salt water and tea tree oil will also help speed recovery.
Bacterial tonsillitis is often accompanied by yellow spots on the tonsils and needs to be treated with antibiotics for at least 7 to 10 days. It is essential to have a throat swab taken before starting on antibiotics. Prescribing antibiotics without
confirmation of a exactly what bacteria one is fighting is at best a shot in the dark. Should the antibiotic not be the exact one for the bacteria, the tonsillitis will flair up again and could become chronic tonsillitis. Plenty of rest, taking fluids, pain killers and gargling with salt water, tea tree oil or gargling medications is essential.
Streptococcus bacteria causes a so-called strep throat which needs to be treated with antibiotics. It is a extremely aggressive infection and when left untreated can lead to complications such as Rheumatic fever.