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Tonsillitis

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

Tonsils

Tonsils

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

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Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis

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. .. Read More

Health and Wellness | 08.31.09 | No Comments