TonsillitisTonsillitis

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What is?What is? Tonsillitis is Tonsillitis is an infection and swelling of the an infection and swelling of the

tonsils which are oval-shaped lymph tonsils which are oval-shaped lymph nodes located in the back of the mouth nodes located in the back of the mouth and the upper part of the throat. and the upper part of the throat.

TypesTypes 1)Acute-bacterial/viral1)Acute-bacterial/viral

2)Subacute-bacterium 2)Subacute-bacterium ActinomycesActinomyces

3)Chronic-bacterial 3)Chronic-bacterial infectioninfection

SymptomsSymptoms Rapid severe sore throatRapid severe sore throat Moderate to high feverModerate to high fever Difficulty and pain in swallowingDifficulty and pain in swallowing Red and enlarged tonsils(pus)Red and enlarged tonsils(pus) Swollen or tender lymph nodesSwollen or tender lymph nodes Hoarseness or loss of voiceHoarseness or loss of voice Bad breathBad breath

CausesCauses Coming in close Coming in close

contact with someonecontact with someone

Having a sore throat Having a sore throat that developes that developes

Sharing untensils or Sharing untensils or toothbrushes with toothbrushes with people infected by people infected by EBVEBV

How is it diagnosed?How is it diagnosed? Based on the Based on the

symptoms and a symptoms and a physical examinationphysical examination

Tender and enlarged Tender and enlarged neckneck

A blood test may also A blood test may also be donebe done

The treatmentThe treatment Mostly, tonsillitis is caused by viruses and so Mostly, tonsillitis is caused by viruses and so

antibiotics are ineffective.antibiotics are ineffective. A viral tonsillitis may lower the resistance, and A viral tonsillitis may lower the resistance, and

be secondarily infected by bacteriabe secondarily infected by bacteria-antibiotics.-antibiotics. Gargle with warm salt water-may reduce pain.Gargle with warm salt water-may reduce pain. Surgery to remove tonsils, if there are more than Surgery to remove tonsils, if there are more than

4-5 episodes of severe tonsillitis a year.4-5 episodes of severe tonsillitis a year.

How can be prevented?How can be prevented? Avoiding exposure to anyone who is already Avoiding exposure to anyone who is already

suffering from tonsillitis.suffering from tonsillitis. Drinking glasses and eating utensils should not Drinking glasses and eating utensils should not

be shared.be shared. Old toothbrushes should be replaced to prevent Old toothbrushes should be replaced to prevent

reinfection.reinfection.

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