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1. Tonsillitis
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Tonsillitis is inflammation (swelling) of the tonsils. See also: Sore throat • Reviewer: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
2. Tonsillitis
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Tonsillitis is an infection and swelling of the tonsils, which are oval-shaped masses of lymph gland tissue located on both sides of the back of the throat.• Author: Altha Roberts Edgren Expand your search to include all of U.S. News
3. Strep Throat -- The Cleveland Clinic
Strep throat is an infection in the throat and tonsils (glands in the back of the throat) caused by a bacterium known as Streptococcus. Other sore throats don't need special medicine, so why does strep? http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/0000/0068.asp?index=4602
4. Tonsillitis -- Information from Healthwise
An accurate history of throat infections is necessary to determine whether the tonsillitis is chronic, which affects the choice of appropriate treatment. Surgical removal of the tonsils (tonsillectomy) is generally only recommended as treatment... http://www.everettclinic.com/kbase/topic/major/ut1026/descrip.htm
5. Tonsillitis -- AOL Medical Encyclopedia
may be done if the Epstein-Barr virus (which can cause mononucleosis) is suspected as a cause of the infection. Most often, tonsillitis is caused by a virus... http://body.aol.com/conditions/tonsillitis-major-1 |
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