Tonsillitis Resource Center

Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis is a common viral or bacterial infection of the tonsils, with symptoms including a sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, and a fever. Treatment includes antibiotics (if the infection is bacterial), pain-relieving medications, and a tonsillectomy in recurrent cases.

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Resources
  1. Tonsillitis. Cleveland Clinic. October 12, 2023.