tonsilitis Flashcards
1
Q
what are symptoms/signs of vital tonsilitis?
A
malaise
sore throat
temp
possible lymphadenopathy
2
Q
what is the organism that causes bacterial tonsilitis?
A
strep pyogenes (grm +ve in chains)
3
Q
what are the signs of bacterial tonsilitis?
A
pus on tonsils
bad breath
pain swallowing
4
Q
what are the investigations for tonsilitis?
A
swab if bacterial
5
Q
what is the management of viral tonsilitis?
A
rest + analgesia
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