People with a tonsil abscess require follow-up appointments with their doctors to monitor healing. This is because tonsil abscesses can return. If this happens, the doctor may need to repeat the draining procedure. It is also possible the wrong antibiotics were prescribed to treat the infection. If the inflammation returns, the doctor may suggest a different antibiotic.

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