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=== Neck === | === Neck === | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Tonsillitis is characterized by signs of red, swollen tonsils which may have a purulent exudative coating of white patches (i.e. pus). In addition, there may be enlarged and tender neck cervical lymph nodes.
Physical Examination
Vital Signs
- Fever, especially 101°F or higher
Skin
- Red rash that feels rough, and increased redness in the skin folds
Throat
- Excess drooling in a young child
- Severe difficulty swallowing or breathing
- Pus in the back of the throat
- Enlarged lymph node
- Tenderness of the jaw
Neck
- Tender or swollen lymph glands in the neck