Causes of Inflamed Tonsils
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. Cytomegalovirus
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is another type of herpes virus. It is another common virus and is also usually harmless. The only times it is likely to be a problem is in babies whose mother contracted the virus while pregnant, or in people whose immune system have been compromised.
Symptoms are generally quite mild, and include fever, fatigue, sore throat, swollen glands, and inflamed tonsils. Symptoms will usually clear up within 3 weeks or so, while many people with the virus will show no symptoms whatsoever. The patient will remain infected for the rest of their lives regardless of whether or not they show symptoms.
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