Posts Tagged Tonsillitis
An INFECTION of the tonsils (lymph structures at the back of the THROAT). Tonsillitis is common and often recurrent in children. Conventional wisdom holds that the tonsils (and the nearby ADENOIDS) serve to produce antibodies to help the bo.. Read More
Health and Wellness | 08.3.10 | No Comments
A mass of lymphoid tissue on either side of the back of the mouth that is one of the body’s ways of dealing with invading infections. The tonsils make up part of the lymphatic system, which is an important part of the body’s defense sys.. Read More
Health and Wellness | 08.31.09 | No Comments
Infection or inflammation of a tonsil caused by a virus or bacteria. Acute tonsillitis is often caused by a STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTION. If tonsillitis caused by a strep infection is untreated, it may lead to rheumatic fever or kidney disease.
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Health and Wellness | 08.31.09 | No Comments