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'''Tonsillitis''' is an [[inflammation]] of the [[tonsil]]s and will often, but not necessarily, cause a [[sore throat]] and [[fever]]. | '''Tonsillitis''' is an [[inflammation]] of the [[tonsil]]s and will often, but not necessarily, cause a [[sore throat]] and [[fever]]. | ||
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There are 3 main types of tonsillitis: '''[[Acute (medical)|acute]]''', '''[[subacute]]''' and '''[[Chronic (medicine)|chronic]]'''. Acute tonsillitis can either be [[bacterial]] or [[viral]] in origin. Subacute tonsillitis (which can last between 3 weeks and 3 months) is caused by the [[bacterium]] ''[[Actinomyces]]''. Chronic tonsillitis, which can last for long periods if not treated, is almost always bacterial. | |||
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Overview
Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils and will often, but not necessarily, cause a sore throat and fever.
There are 3 main types of tonsillitis: acute, subacute and chronic. Acute tonsillitis can either be bacterial or viral in origin. Subacute tonsillitis (which can last between 3 weeks and 3 months) is caused by the bacterium Actinomyces. Chronic tonsillitis, which can last for long periods if not treated, is almost always bacterial.