Is tonsilitus contagious?

[priceyclause]

I've current got tonsilitus (get it around 2-3 times a year so i know that it diffinately is).

Im planning on going to the doctors tomorrow to get some medication BUT im meant to be at work in the morning.

Work has a policy that if you have a contagious infection/disease you will not be allowed to work due to the risk of infecting other people.

So, I was just wondering, is tonsilitus contagious?

Thanks!

[Philtaz]

In a word - No.

[priceyclause]

Balls! Thanks anyway!

[priceyclause]

Actually just found something on the net: http://www.mamashealth.com/tonsillitis.asp

now im confused!

[Philtaz]

I work in an Operating Theatre and there are several staff who have never had tonsillitis nor their tonsils removed. Many of them see a tonsillectomy(surgical removal) about 15 times per week and have never contracted it.

Can't you just tell your boss you've got D and V if you want the time off work?!

[milly143]

That seems like a lot of times to get it. I feel very sorry for you. I can't believed they haven't just lopped them out. i'm sure I only had it about twice when they took mine out.

I say just call in sick anyway, you must feel too poorly to go to work.

[lorla]

My boyfriend's just had this and was told by his doctor that it's contagious while you have the white-puss lumps but once those have gone, you're OK. Hope that helps?