Infected tonsil of a 63 year old male patient with quinsy,or peritonsillar abscess. This disease 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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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Marazzi, Dr. P. |
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