Tonsillitis

Picture of tonsillitis

The main symptom of tonsillitis is a sore throat, which usually appears red and inflamed along with the tonsils. The tonsils may have spots on them or pus that covers them in patches or entirely.

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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerKathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerCharles M. Myer, III, MD - Otolaryngology
Last RevisedDecember 8, 2010
By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: December 8, 2010
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Charles M. Myer, III, MD - Otolaryngology

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