10 Tonsillitis Causes
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
9. Enteroviruses
Enteroviruses are another common group of viruses that can cause tonsillitis. They are spread when an infected person coughs and sneezes etc. It can be contracted directly, and it can also be caught by coming into contact with contaminated surfaces. Symptoms caused by the virus are usually similar to a cold.
The symptoms caused are usually only very mild and, in many cases, the patient will show no symptoms at all. They will still be contagious regardless of symptoms, however. While the symptoms are usually only mild, the virus can cause severe breathing problems in a very small number of cases.
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