Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is an inflammation or infection of the tonsils, which are in the back of the throat. It is typically caused by a bacterial infection (i.e. streptococci; similar to “strep throat”), but a viral cause is also possible. Typical
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Misdiagnosis: Tonsillitis
Undiagnosed Tonsillitis: This condition may be difficult to diagnose in comparison with various other respiratory infections and causes of sore throat
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- Bacterial Infections: Bacteria are tiny single-celled microbes that can infect the body. Some bacterial infections can be quite dangerous and worsen
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- Streptococcal Infections: Streptococcal infections are infections due to the streptococcus bacteria (“strep”). Examples are “strep throat” (streptococcal pharyngitis), pneumonia, eye infections, pneumonia
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- Viral Infections: Viral infections are caused by viruses, which are tiny microbes that spread in the body. Viruses are actually made up
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- Inflammation: Inflammation, or an inflammatory reaction, refers to a body process involving various substances that attempt to repair damage. An inflammation
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- Infection: Infection refers to the body reacting to a microbe or pathogen. It is somewhat distinct from “inflammation” but there is
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- Sore throat: Sore throat or throat pain is caused by various infections and disorders. Example causes include cough (with a myriad possible
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- Fever: A fever is a high body temperature and can be caused by hundreds of different conditions. The most common causes
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- Tiredness: Feeling tired, fatigued, or lacking in energy during the day can have many causes. The most likely causes are the
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- Fatigue: Fatigue has a number of different causes. It is important to clarify whether it is physical fatigue or mental fatigue
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- Swollen Neck Lymph Nodes: Swollen neck lymph nodes (cervical lymphadenopathy) refers to when the lymphatic glands in the neck become swollen or enlarged. Some
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Related Symptom Topics
Read more about these related symptoms:
- Inflammation- Overview| Drugs
- Infection- Overview| Types| Drugs
- Sore throat- Overview| Causes
- Fever- Overview
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Related Disease and Condition Topics
Read about these diseases and medical conditions related to Tonsillitis:
- Bacterial Infections- Overview| Drugs
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