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22Aug/090

Tonsillitis treatment and prevention for children and adults

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An infection or inflammation of a tonsil caused by a virus or bacteria. Acute tonsillitis is often caused by a STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTION. If tonsillitis caused by a strep infection is untreated, it may lead to rheumatic fever or kidney disease.

tonsillitis treatment

Symptoms

Symptoms includes:

  • severe sore throat
  • fever
  • headache
  • fatigue
  • swallowing problems
  • earache and enlarged tender lymph nodes in the neck.

Acute cases may also be accompanied by SCARLET FEVER.