Infected tonsil. Close-up of an infected tonsil (white,centre) in the throat of a 24-year-old woman. This is a condition called quinsy,or a peritonsillar abscess. It involves the tissue surrounding the tonsil,and usually occurs after tonsillitis (inflammation of the tonsils). Symptoms include a sore throat and difficulty swallowing. Quinsy is usually treated with antibiotic drugs. In severe cases,the abscess may need to be surgically drained | |
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