Tonsillitis itself is not contagious. However, “the viruses and bacteria that cause tonsillitis are highly contagious and can ...

Tonsillitis is usually caused by a viral infection, although in some cases it can be caused by a bacterial infection, says Clark. Streptococcus pyogenes, the same bacterium that causes strep ...

Eighteen chronic carriers of beta-hemolytic streptococci and 2 cases of acute streptococcal tonsillitis were treated with a total of 1,200,000 units of penicillin each, given intramuscularly ...

7 Signs You Could Have Strep Throat Tonsillitis is inflamed and swollen tonsils. A viral or, more commonly, bacterial infection usually causes tonsillitis. The tonsils are two growths at the back ...

Tonsillitis occurs when the tonsils become bigger than normal and inflamed. It can cause throat and ear pain and make swallowing difficult. Colds, mono, and strep throat are common causes of ...

A woman studying to be a nurse was waiting for hours in agonizing pain in the A&E (ER) before dying. Zoe Bell passed on ...

Tonsillitis occurs when the tonsils become bigger than normal and inflamed. It can cause throat and ear pain and make swallowing difficult. Colds, mono, and strep throat are common causes of ...