Causes of Inflamed Tonsils
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
3. Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1
When people think of herpes, they will often think of the sexually transmitted variety. There is also an oral variety, however, and it is another common virus that many people will have encountered at some point in their lives.
The oral variety is HSV-1, as opposed to HSV-2, and is a common cause of cold sores and fever blisters. HSV-1 can also cause other symptoms like inflamed tonsils and a fever. While it cannot be cured, treatment is available that can at least help to reduce discomfort caused by the symptoms. It is spread through an infected person’s saliva, and it is thought that pretty much all adults will have contracted the virus at some point.
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