Tonsillitis is when the tonsils—the two oval-shaped lymph nodes located at the back of your throat—become inflamed and swollen. A viral or bacterial infection typically causes it, leading to ...

Tonsillitis occurs when your tonsils, the two oval-shaped pads of tissues in the back of your throat, become infected, causing inflammation, swelling, and pain. Depending on whether the infection ...

Often, tonsillitis will go away by itself, but depending on the type of infection, you may need to take a course of prescription antibiotics. In conversation with USA TODAY, an expert breaks down ...

Symptoms of viral tonsillitis vs. bacterial tonsillitis (strep throat) Tonsillitis can result from infections with viruses or bacteria. When the cause is viral, your symptoms are likely to be milder.

A sore throat generally lasts up to a week for common viral infections. There are things you can do to reduce the discomfort.

Recurrent tonsillitis is a tonsil infection that returns frequently, even with treatment. There may be a genetic component to why some people experience recurrent or chronic infections.

When an infection of the tonsils (known as tonsillitis) spreads and causes infection in the soft tissues, a peritonsillar abscess may result. Peritonsillar abscesses are generally uncommon.