Quinsy is an old-fashioned word for peritonsillar abscess.
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Quinsy is a complication of tonsillitis where an abscess forms behind the tonsils. Symptoms include severe throat pain, difficulty swallowing, and swollen neck glands. Treatment usually involves antibiotics, pain management, and in some cases, drainage of the abscess.
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EMTis the abbreviation meaning emergency medical technician.
He was announced to have quinsy.
Yes, quinsy is typically caused by a bacterial infection, most commonly by Streptococcus bacteria. This infection leads to the buildup of pus in the tonsils, resulting in severe inflammation and pain.