How Is Tonsillitis Caused?
Health Encyclopedia: Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is inflammation (swelling) of the tonsils.
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Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The tonsils are lymph nodes in the back of the mouth and top of the throat. They normally help to filter out bacteria and other microorganisms to prevent infection in the body.
They may become so overwhelmed by bacterial or viral infection that they swell and become inflamed, causing tonsillitis. The infection may also be present in the throat and surr...
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Peritonsillar abscess
...peritonsillar Causes, incidence, and risk factors Peritonsillar abscess is a complication of tonsillitis. It is most often caused by a type of bacteria called group A... Read more »Tonsillitis
If the cause of the tonsillitis is bacteria such as strep, antibiotics are given to cure the infection. The antibiotics may be given once as a shot, or taken for 10 days by mouth. ... Read more »Throat swab culture
Throat swab culture is a laboratory test done to isolate and identify organisms that may cause infection in the throat. Alternative Names Throat culture and... Read more »Tonsillectomy
Tonsils removal Risks The risks for any anesthesia include the following: Reactions to medications Breathing problems The risks... Read more »Peritonsillar abscess
Quinsy; Abscess - peritonsillar Symptoms One or both tonsils become infected. The infection may spread over the roof of the mouth (palate), and to... Read more »Images
Massively enlarged tonsils can cause episodes of cessation of breathing known as obstructive sleep apnea. Cessation of breathing can last 10 seconds or longer, causing extremely low levels of oxygen in the blood.... Read more »
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