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Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils in the mouth and will often, but not necessarily, cause a sore throat and fever.
Causes
Tonsillitis may be caused by Group A streptococcal bacteria, resulting in strep throat. Most tonsillitis, however, is viral in origin, such as the Epstein-Barr virus (the cause of glandular fever) or the Coxsackie virus.
Treatment
Treatment consists of painkillers and fluids; if caused by bacteria then antibiotics are also prescribed. Usually penicillin, or erythromycin if the patient is allergic to penicillin. Amoxicillin should not be used because if mononucleosis is mistaken as tonsillitis and amoxicillin is given, a rash might develop. More on [ Tonsillitis ]
hates tonsillitis. Blame it on sweets! I really am not a FAN of chocolates. :/
jeanlacanilao (Jean Lacanilao) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:55:22 -0000
hates tonsillitis. Blame it on sweets! I really am not a FAN of chocolates. :/
@camilamik Does your throat hurt too? Could be tonsillitis.
justingats (Justin S. Gatuslao) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:45:17 -0000
@camilamik Does your throat hurt too? Could be tonsillitis.
@francoisvzyl tonsillitis?
kobuse (Kobus Ehlers) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:03:09 -0000
@francoisvzyl tonsillitis?
@yesno94 Yes, I am sure its from that. Only joking. I used to get from working at the hospital, & tonsillitis too. Got them out grew back
Bluesky107 (Kathy W.) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:40:19 -0000
@yesno94 Yes, I am sure its from that. Only joking. I used to get from working at the hospital, & tonsillitis too. Got them out grew back
Garmarna "Flusspolska (Tonsillitis Polka)" (Vittrad)
erikadotnet (erika dot net) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:06:23 -0000
Garmarna "Flusspolska (Tonsillitis Polka)" (Vittrad)
@tcwong5 tell me about it.. ive had a sore throat for the past 3 days, went to the dr, found out i have tonsillitis FML hope u feel better!
margaretelaine (Margaret) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:53:57 -0000
@tcwong5 tell me about it.. ive had a sore throat for the past 3 days, went to the dr, found out i have tonsillitis FML hope u feel better!
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