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Peritonsillar abscess, also known as quinsy, is a pus accumulation due to infection behind the tonsil, primarily affecting adults and often resulting from tonsillitis. Symptoms include severe sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and fever, with treatment involving antibiotics and possible drainage or tonsillectomy. The condition is the most common deep infection of the head and neck, with an annual incidence of 30 cases per 100,000 persons in the United States.

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