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Tonsillitis is the inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils, often caused by group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus pyogenes, presenting symptoms include fever, sore throat, and difficulty swallowing. Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is a complication characterized by severe throat pain and drooling, requiring aspiration and drainage for treatment. Diagnosis is primarily clinical, with throat cultures used to confirm GABHS infection, and management varies from supportive care for tonsillitis to surgical intervention

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Gakungu Shabanl

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