Quinsy- a serious complication of tonsillitis symptoms who gets it? causes treatment What is Quinsy? Quinsy occurs when an abscess forms at the top of one of the tonsils An abscess is a collection (or bag) of pus The tonsils are the 2 lumps [...]
What are the Symptoms of Glandular Fever? What is Glandular Fever? Glandular Fever is the common name for a viral illness called Infectious Mononucleosis. It is usually caused by the Epstein Barr Virus (EBV)- a type of herpes virus (related to the cold sore and chicken pox viruses), though [...]
Tonsils- what do they do? and what problems can they cause? tonsillitis Quinsy Tonsil stones Enlarged tonsils What are tonsils? The tonsils are two clumps of immune tissue located in the throat. They contain cells that fight infection and help defend the body [...]
Glandular Fever- the key facts about the "kissing disease" Symptoms Complications Diagnosis Treatment What is Glandular Fever? Glandular Fever (also known as Infectious Mononucleosis) is a viral illness caused by the Epstein-Barr Virus (or EBV for short). EBV belongs to the Herpes family. Other Herpes viruses cause familiar infections [...]
When do you need an antibiotic for a sore throat? Sore throat (pharyngitis) is very common. It is usually caused by a viral infection or less commonly, a bacterial infection. In addition, you may have: A hoarse voice A mild cough A high temperature (fever) A headache A feeling of wanting to be [...]
