Tonsillitis in children

The main microbe that causes this infection is Strep The child complains of a high temperature and general fatigue, difficulty swallowing, which may reach the point of pain, and there may be a bad odor from the mouth. Noting the presence of neck ridges on both sides. The patient is treated with complete bed rest, drinking plenty of warm fluids, and antibiotics and antipyretics (by the doctor). Treatment must be done in the early stages of the disease in order to avoid the consequences because they may affect the heart, kidneys, joints, etc. It may also cause an abscess in the throat. It is recommended to remove the tonsils if the infection recurs four or more times within one year

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