Causes of Inflamed Tonsils
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
6. Strep Throat
Strep throat is a disease that is caused by the group A streptococcus bacterium. It is a fairly common disease and is especially common in children, although it can affect adults as well. Symptoms include headaches, a fever, swollen lymph nodes, nausea, and inflamed tonsils.
Strep throat is not dangerous itself but patients should still be found appropriate treatment as soon as possible. This is because, if left untreated, it can develop into scarlet fever or rheumatic fever, both of which are worse. Treatment is achieved with help from antibiotics, and the patients symptoms are also treated.
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