Tonsillitis happens when the tonsils are irritated. The common cause is bacteria like group A streptococcus. Children, teens, and young adults are often affected by children and it generally shows with signs like a sore throat, raised body temperature, ear pain, and coughing.
To identify tonsillitis, your doctor may by examining the throat and by sometimes taking a swab test to confirm a bacterial website infection. Managing viral tonsillitis requires reducing symptoms through hydration and rest. When bacteria are the cause, antibiotics might be used.
Chronic tonsillitis, surgery to remove the tonsils may be necessary if there are frequent infections. To stop the spread of tonsillitis, it is important to avoiding contact with others during symptoms.
Tonsillitis is primarily caused by viral or bacterial infections, and the treatment varies based on the cause.
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