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Tonsillitis is simply an inflammation of the tonsils. Tonsillitis can be caused by either bacteria or viruses. The tonsils are part of the immune system and pathogens (disease causing organisms) are usually encounter these tissues first. Your body then mounts an immune response that results in inflammation of the tonsils. Inflammation is characterized by pain, swelling, redness, and heat. When in your tonsils, that means a sore throat.
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Is tonsillitis a fungus or bacterium or virus?
Tonsillitis is most commonly caused by bacteria, particularly streptococcus species. However, viral infections can also lead to tonsillitis, such as the Epstein-Barr virus. It is not caused by fungi.
What is the most common cause of tonsillitis?
tisMost cases of tonsillitis are caused by a viral infection.Viruses known to cause tonsillitis include:rhinoviruses - which are viruses that cause thecommon coldthe influenza virusparainfluenza virus - which causes laryngitis andcroupenteroviruses - which cause hand, foot and mouth diseaseadenovirus - which is a common cause of diarrhoeathe rubeola virus - which causes measlesIn 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.
Is tonsillitis bacterial?
It can be either bacterial of viral. Your doctor will do a strep test and possibly a throat culture to determine the cause. If either is positive, that means that the tonsillitis is caused by bacteria. Penicillin or another broad base antibiotic will then be prescribed. If viral, there isn't a whole lot one can do except wait it out and try to relieve symptoms.
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Is tonsillitis a fungus or bacterium or virus?
Tonsillitis is most commonly caused by bacteria, particularly streptococcus species. However, viral infections can also lead to tonsillitis, such as the Epstein-Barr virus. It is not caused by fungi.
Can you get tonsillitis from a woman not cleaning well after her cycle?
Are you referring to oral sex? You can contract tonsillitis only from someone who has tonsillitis or is carrying a virus or bacteria that causes tonsillitis. These are spread through breathing, coughing, sneezing, kissing... you get the idea. But you can't get it from her vagina and it certainly doesn't have anything to do with her cycle.
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.
What bacteria causes tonsillitis?
Pharyngitis is an infection of the pharynx in the throat. The bacteria that causes pharyngitis is called Streptococcus. Pharyngitis that is caused by a bacterium usually requires antibiotic treatment.
Are eating raw shrimp and tonsillitis related?
No, tonsillitis is related to the presence of bacteria like hemophilus or streptococcus, not found with shrimp.
What is the most common cause of tonsillitis?
tisMost cases of tonsillitis are caused by a viral infection.Viruses known to cause tonsillitis include:rhinoviruses - which are viruses that cause thecommon coldthe influenza virusparainfluenza virus - which causes laryngitis andcroupenteroviruses - which cause hand, foot and mouth diseaseadenovirus - which is a common cause of diarrhoeathe rubeola virus - which causes measlesIn 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.
Can you transmit tonsillitis from sex?
Tonsillitis is typically caused by bacteria or viruses and is not a sexually transmitted infection. However, kissing or intimate contact with someone who has tonsillitis can potentially spread the infection.
How can double dipping lead to tonsillitis?
The only way to contract tonsillitis via double dipping, is if a person before you had double dipped while being infected by the virus.
Is tonsillitis bacterial?
It can be either bacterial of viral. Your doctor will do a strep test and possibly a throat culture to determine the cause. If either is positive, that means that the tonsillitis is caused by bacteria. Penicillin or another broad base antibiotic will then be prescribed. If viral, there isn't a whole lot one can do except wait it out and try to relieve symptoms.
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