Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis
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The main symptom of tonsillitis is a sore throat, which usually appears red and inflamed along with the tonsils. The tonsils may have spots on them or pus that covers them in patches or entirely.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Charles M. Myer, III, MD - Otolaryngology |
| Last Updated | January 24, 2007 |
| Last updated: | January 24, 2007 |
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| Reviewed By: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics, Charles M. Myer, III, MD - Otolaryngology |
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