Tonsillitis Flashcards
1
Q
Tonsillitis symptoms
A
Pharyngitis
fever
malaise
lymphadenopathy
Tonsils are typically oedematous and yellow or white pustules may be present
2
Q
causes of bacterial Tonsillitis
A
Streptococcus pyogenes the most common organism
3
Q
Treating Tonsillitis
A
pain relief
Abx only for bacterial tonsillitis
4
Q
Complications of tonsillitis
A
otitis media
quinsy - peritonsillar abscess
rheumatic fever and glomerulonephritis very rarely
