TONSILLITIS

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CAUSES

• Bacterial and viral infections.
• A common cause is strep throat.

EFFECTS

• Sore throat.
• Swollen lymph nodes.
• Fever.

SYMPTOMS

• Throat pain.
• Redness of tonsils.
• Blisters on throat.
• Headaches & ear pain.

TREATMENTS

• Surgery.
• Antibiotics.
• Shots.

GENDER/AGE GROUP AFFECTED

• Very common in children, but can occur at any age.

PREVENTION OF CONTRACTION/SPREAD

• Surgery or antibiotics.

DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS FOR DIAGNOSIS

• A blood test.