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.