What is the most common cause of tonsillitis?

Answer 1

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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.

Answer 2

The 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.

Answer 3

The most common cause of tonsillitis is a viral infection, with viruses like the adenovirus or Epstein-Barr virus often being responsible. Bacterial infections, particularly by Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococcus), can also lead to tonsillitis, known as strep throat.

Answer 4

tonsillitis is causing by contact.
Anything that irritates them including bacteria, viruses, fungus, direct trauma, etc

Answer 5

The pathophysiology of acute tonsillopharyngitis inflammation.

Answer 6

Streptococcus pyogenes, the bacterium that causes strep throat , is the most common disease agent responsible for tonsillitis.