Can Mold Be A Cause Peritonsillar Abscess?
- Peritonsillar Abscess
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
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What Is It?
The peritonsillar space lies between each tonsil and the wall of the throat. An infection can cause a pus-filled swelling (abscess) to develop in this space. Peritonsillar abscesses, also called quinsy, usually occur as a complication of tonsillitis. They most often are caused by "strep throat" bacteria (group A beta-hemolytic streptococci).
If a peritonsillar abscess is not treated promptly, the infection can spread to the neck, roof of the mouth and lungs. The swelling can push...
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Peritonsillar abscess
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Peritonsillar abscess is a collection of infected material in the area around the tonsils.See also:Ludwig's anginaRetropharyngeal abscessAlternative... Read more »
Abscess
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
An abscess is a collection of pus in any part of the body that, in most cases, causes swelling and inflammation around it.Causes, incidence, and risk... Read more »
Retropharyngeal abscess
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Retropharyngeal abscess is a collection of pus in the tissues in the back of the throat. It is a potentially life-threatening medical condition.See... Read more »
Abscess
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
An abscess is a cavity containing pus and surrounded by inflamed tissue, formed as a result of a localized infection.An abscess may develop, enlarge... Read more »
Abscess scan: radioactive
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Radioactive abscess scan; Abscess scan Normal Values Normal findings would show no abnormal gathering of white blood cells. What... Read more »
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