Causes of Inflamed Tonsils
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Measles
Measles is a highly contagious disease that has seen somewhat of a comeback in recent years. The comeback is a result of many people choosing not to allow their children to be vaccinated. It is spread through mucus and saliva, and it is more likely to affect children, although people of all ages can catch the disease.
Measles will cause symptoms including sneezing, a runny nose, fever, a cough, white spots in the mouth, aches and pains, a distinctive rash, and inflamed tonsils. In addition, it can lead to further complications that are potentially fatal so it should be treated as serious as soon as it is diagnosed.
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