It is not viral. It is bacterial. It is caused by group A streptococcus bacteria

Even if you had your tonsils removed, you might get a strep infection. This is possible because strep infection can affect pharynx and tonsils. Even throat might be a target

Generally the infection goes off in a few days. When antibiotics are taken, this might reduce the contagious nature of bacteria.

Infants under 3 usually do not get this infection. It might be some other viral problems too. Please consult with your pediatrician and proper diagnosis is important

You can take it up and this is not risky. But it is better to inform your doctor about it. Acting as per his advice is always wise

If it is more than 7 times, doctors ask you to opt for tonsillectomy. But after this, there is no guarantee that you might not be infected. Strep is not only associated with tonsils but also the throat as a whole

After tonsillectomy, you might get strep throat. The frequency might be reduced however. But, strep infection can be associated with throat and not tonsils alone

Even if you don’t have tonsils you can contract strep throat. The frequency might be less indeed. It can be seen in the pharynx and the throat as it is!

Cipr is prescribed for respiratory infections. Though taken for bacterial infection, a better fit is penicillin for strep throat. Ominicef can also be taken for strep throat

That is very much possible. They are called asymptomatic carriers of strep infection. They are likely to shed the infection easily to others during the initial stages