Σύνοψη

• Acute infection of the palatine tonsils.
• Can be difficult to distinguish clinically from viral pharyngitis.
• Most patients do not seek medical help.
• Most cases resolve spontaneously and do not require antibiotics. Antibiotics are used to treat group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection.
• There is some evidence that tonsillectomy may be effective in selected children with recurrent severe acute tonsillitis.