Tonsillitis

Inflammation of the tonsils, especially the PALATINE TONSILS but the ADENOIDS (pharyngeal tonsils) and lingual tonsils may also be involved. Tonsillitis usually is caused by bacterial infection. Tonsillitis may be acute, chronic, or recurrent.

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Tonsillitides

Infections: 539155
- Respiratory Tract Infections: 14475
  - Pharyngitis: 3963
    - Tonsillitis: 2337
Stomatognathic Diseases: 725
- Pharyngeal Diseases: 21
  - Pharyngitis: 3963
    - Tonsillitis: 2337
Respiratory Tract Diseases: 6273
- Respiratory Tract Infections: 14475
  - Pharyngitis: 3963
    - Tonsillitis: 2337
Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases: 204
- Pharyngeal Diseases: 21
  - Pharyngitis: 3963
    - Tonsillitis: 2337

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