Bacterial tonsillitis

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Bacterial tonsillitis

Bacterial tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsils. The most common bacterial tonsillitis is caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, and is known as 'strep throat'.

Disease information
Insurance payment: 200
Department: Emergency

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability Seriousness
S. Pyogenes Present 100 Low
Fever 80 Medium
Red Swollen Tonsils 80 Medium
Sore Throat 80 Low
Sputum Cough 80 Low
Painful Lymph Nodes 80 Medium
Pain In the Ears 80 Medium
Suppurative Tonsils 80 Medium
Nasal Congestion 80 Low
ORL Findings 80 Low
Headache 70 Low

Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • Microbial Cultivation
  • Interview
  • Physical Examination
  • Temperature
  • Oral Cavity Inspection
  • Chest Auscultation
  • Neck Palpation
  • Ear Examination
  • Laryngoscopy

Treatments[edit | edit source]

Main article: Treatment