Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils in the upper part of the throat. It can be acute or chronic, and acute tonsillitis typically has a rapid onset. Symptoms may include sore throat, fever, enlargement of the tonsils, trouble swallowing, and enlarged lymph nodes around the neck. Complications include peritonsillar abscess, also known as quinsy.
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ICD-10 ChapterX: Diseases of the Respiratory System 1 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Causative Agent
Causative Agent (category) Causative Agent (category) Tonsillitis
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Tonsillectomy is a standard treatment for recurrent or severe tonsillitis.
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1. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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Diseases of the respiratory system
2. Tonsillitis (Wikipedia)
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Viral infection, bacterial infection
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Viral infection, bacterial infection
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Typically, the infection is spread between people through the air.
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Typically, the infection is spread between people through the air.
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