Diseases

Viral Tonsilitis

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Viral tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils, typically of rapid onset. It is a type of pharyngitis. ... Tonsillitis is Most commonly caused by a viral infection, with about 5% to 40% of cases caused by a bacterial infection.

SYMPTOMS

Difficult or painful swallowing, swollen and tender glands (lymph nodes) on the sides of the neck, bad breath, fever and chills, tiredness and headache, stomach upset or pain, enlarged and reddened tonsils with spots of white/yellow pus.

CAUSES

Adenovirus, which is associated with the common cold and sore throat, rhinovirus, which is the most common cause of the common cold, influenza, which is often referred to as flu.
Respiratory syncytial virus, which often causes acute respiratory tract infections.