infection

Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis is of the tonsils in the upper part of the throat. It can be acute or . Acute tonsillitis typically has a rapid onset. Symptoms may include sore throat, fever, enlargement of the tonsils, trouble swallowing, and enlarged lymph nodes around the neck. include peritonsillar (quinsy).

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Sore throat, fever, enlargement of the tonsils, trouble swallowing, large lymph nodes around the neck

Causes — why it happens

·Viral , infection

How it's found

·Based on symptoms, throat swab, rapid strep test

Complications

·Peritonsillar

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