Glossary

Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis

Gaumenmandelentzündung·Also: Tonsillitis, Angina

Tonsillitis is an acute inflammation of the tonsils, usually caused by viruses or bacteria. It manifests itself through a sore throat, difficulty swallowing and fever.

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