Tonsillitis happens when the tonsils become inflamed. The common cause is bacteria like group A streptococcus. Children, teens, and young adults are often affected by children and it generally shows featuring symptoms including throat pain, fever, earaches, and coughing.

Doctors diagnose tonsillitis by taking a look at the tonsils and sometimes performing a swab test to confirm a bacterial infection. To treat viral cases, the focus is on rest, fluids, and pain management through hydration and rest. When bacteria are the cause, antibiotics might be used.

Chronic tonsillitis, a tonsillectomy might be recommended if there are frequent infections. To stop the spread of tonsillitis, it is here important to good hygiene practices.

In summary, tonsillitis involves infection of the tonsils, requiring treatments from pain relief to surgery depending on the severity.

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