Term Name: | tonsillitis |
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Synonyms: | chronic tonsillitis, Throat infection - tonsillitis |
Definition: | An upper respiratory tract disease which is characterized by inflammation of the tonsils resulting from bacterial (Group A streptococcus) and viral (Epstein-Barr virus, adenovirus) infections. Symptoms include a severe sore throat, painful or difficult swallowing, coughing, headache, myalgia, fever and chills. |
Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:10456] ( DOID:10456 ) |