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Tonsiollitis


Symptoms

The most common symptoms of Tonsillitis in children include:

  • Sore throat
  • Pain when swallowing
  • Swollen tonsils
  • Red and swollen tonsils
  • White or yellow coating on tonsils
  • High fever
  • Headache
  • Body aches
  • Fatigue
  • Loss of appetite

It's important to note that not all children with Tonsillitis will have all of these symptoms. In some cases, children may only experience a sore throat and a mild fever, while in others, they may have more severe symptoms such as severe throat pain and difficulty swallowing.

Causes

Tonsillitis is caused by a bacterial or viral infection. The most common bacteria that cause Tonsillitis in children are Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococcus) and Haemophilus influenza. On the other hand, the most common viruses that cause the condition include the adenovirus, the Epstein-Barr virus, and the human parainfluenza virus.

In some cases, Tonsillitis may also be caused by other factors such as allergies, exposure to second-hand smoke, and air pollution.



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