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Most cases of tonsillitis are caused by a viral infection.
Viruses known to cause tonsillitis include:
- rhinoviruses - which are viruses that cause thecommon cold
- the influenza virus
- parainfluenza virus - which causes laryngitis andcroup
- enteroviruses - which cause hand, foot and mouth disease
- adenovirus - which is a common cause of diarrhoea
- the rubeola virus - which causes measles
In rare cases, tonsillitis can also be caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, which causes glandular fever.
If this is the case, you'll probably feel very ill. You'll have a sore throat and the lymph glands in your throat may be swollen. You may also have a fever and feel very tired.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe tonsils act as guardians to the gateway of the throat, respiratory tract and digestive tract. If they become infected by a virus or bacteria, they become enlarged and inflamed. They are making many white cells in defense. They can be streaked with pus. There will be a very sore throat, fever and chills. Strept bacteria are often associated with this disease.
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∙ 9y agotonsillitis is causing by contact.
Anything that irritates them including bacteria, viruses, fungus, direct trauma, etc
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∙ 9y agoThe pathophysiology of acute tonsillopharyngitis inflammation.
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∙ 13y agoStreptococcus pyogenes, the bacterium that causes strep throat , is the most common disease agent responsible for tonsillitis.
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Yes, fevers are common with tonsillitis.
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Anyone of any age can have tonsillitis; however, it is most common in children between the ages of five and 10 years.
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Where did tonsillitis originate?
Tonsillitis is caused by bacteria that infect the tonsils. Since there are so many different types of bacteria that can cause tonsillitis, there is no way to know how it originated.
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Can Earaches can be caused by a sinus infection or another illness affecting the nose or mouth?
This is entirely possible. The sinus network is quite encompassing. .............. Answer : 2 Yes the most common cause is infection in the throat like tonsillitis, pharyngitis, and sinus infection. Perforation of the ear drum leading to impaired hearing is very common in children resulting from recurrent tonsillitis and requires surgical intervention.
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Chills are most likely caused by a fever and fevers are a common symptom of tonsillitis. You may find yourself waking up in the night with chills or find your sheets wet with sweat.
Can saliva glands become inflamed and cause tonsillitis?
Yes
What does the word tonsillitis mean?
Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils most commonly caused by viral or bacterial infection.
What is a cryptic tonsil?
Cryptic Tonsillitis is...Tonsils contain many crevices called "crypts". In some patients, these crevices become full of white debris that has a foul odor; this debris is made up of bacteria, food particles, dried mucus and dead white cells. The debris is referred to as tonsil stones or "tonsillolith". Occasionally in some people a low-grade sore throat will accompany the presence of tonsillolith.Cryptic tonsillitis will come and go, although the removal of the tonsillolith will improve the condition.Medications work only for a short period of time. The sole longterm cure for cryptic tonsillitis is a tonsillectomy.
