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Tonsillitis ( ) is inflammation of the tonsils most commonly caused by viral or bacterial infection. Symptoms may include sore throat and fever. When caused by a bacterium belonging to the group A streptococcus, it is typically referred to as strep throat. The overwhelming majority of people recover completely, with or without medication. In 40%, symptoms will resolve in three days, and within one week in 85% of people, regardless of whether streptococcal infection is present or not. ==Signs and symptoms== Common signs and symptoms include: *sore throat *red, swollen tonsils *pain when swallowing *high temperature (fever) *coughing *headache *tiredness *chills *a general sense of feeling unwell (malaise) *white pus-filled spots on the tonsils *swollen lymph nodes (glands) in the neck *pain in the ears or neck *weight loss *difficulty ingesting and swallowing meal/liquid intake *difficulty sleeping Less common symptoms include: *nausea *fatigue *stomach ache *vomiting *furry tongue *bad breath (halitosis) *voice changes *difficulty opening the mouth (trismus) *loss of appetite *Anxiety/fear of choking In cases of acute tonsillitis, the surface of the tonsil may be bright red and with visible white areas or streaks of pus.〔(Tonsillitis and Adenoid Infection ) MedicineNet. Retrieved on 2010-01-25〕 Tonsilloliths occur in up to 10% of the population frequently due to episodes of tonsillitis. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「tonsillitis」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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