Causes of Inflamed Tonsils
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
2. Adenoviruses
Adenoviruses are a group of viruses that are also fairly common and, thankfully, not usually dangerous to us. They are another cause of the common cold, and can also cause sore throats, inflamed tonsils, and bronchitis. In addition, adenoviruses can affect the eyes, lungs, nervous system, urinary tract, and intestines.
The symptoms are usually only mild and patients will usually make a full recovery in a few days or so. Adenovirus infections occur more often in children but adults can also get infected. Most people will have been infected by an adenovirus by the time they are 10 years old.
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