Notes in Tonsilitis

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Published	10/08/2024	The most common cause of tonsillitis is a {{c1::viral infection}}.The most common cause of bacterial tonsillitis is {{c1::group A strep…
Published	10/08/2024	Waldeyers Ring is a ring of lymphoid tissue situated in the pharynx. It is comprised of the (5) {{c1::adenoids, tubal tonsils, palatine tonisls and th…
Published	10/08/2024	Always examine the {{c1::ears}} in a child presenting with tonsilitis.
Published	10/08/2024	The {{c2::Centor criteria}} can be used to estimate the probability of a {{c1::bacterial cause}} in tonsilitis and therefore we ca…
Published	10/08/2024	In a child presenting with tonsilitis, it is important to exclude other serious pathology, such as {{c1::meningitis}}, {{c1::epiglottit…
Published	10/08/2024	Management of tonsilitis:Advise simple analgesia with {{c1::paracetamol and ibuprofen}} to control pain and fever. If pain & fever has not se…
Published	10/08/2024	Complications of Tonsilitis:{{c1::Chronic tonsillitis}}{{c1::Peritonsillar abscess}}{{c1::Otitis media}} if the infection spreads to the inner ea…
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