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Published	10/08/2024	Peritonsillar abscess arises when there is a bacterial infection with trapped {{c1::pus}}, forming an abscess in the region of the tonsils.
Published	10/08/2024	Peritonsillar abscess is a complication of untreated or partially treated {{c1::tonsillitis}}, although it can arise without {{c1::tonsillitis}}.&n…
Published	10/08/2024	Quinsy is the common name for a {{c1::peritonsillar abscess.}}
Published	10/08/2024	Presentation of Quinsy • Sore {{c1::throat}}• Painful {{c1::swallowing}}• Fever• {{c1::Neck}} pain• Referred {{c1::ear}} pain• {{c1::Tender Lymph…
Published	10/08/2024	Quinsy is usually due to a {{c1::bacterial}} infection.The most common organism is {{c1::streptococcus pyogenes (group A strep)}}, also&nbsp…
Published	10/08/2024	Management of Quinsy  {{c1::incision and drainage}} of the abscess under general anaesthetic. Treat the underlying bacterial cause: {{c…
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