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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]] (75%) 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
There are 3 main types of tonsillitis: acute, subacute and chronic. Acute tonsillitis can either be bacterial or viral (75%) 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.