What can cause adults to get bacterial tonsillitis? Can it be transmitted sexually?I have a friend who got bacterial tonsillitis, but they are not around kids. I am now wondering how they got this ailment. Can anyone help me with this question?
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It is a possibility
When tonsillitis is caused by bacteria, the most common type of bacteria that causes tonsillitis are streptococci.
Glandular fever is one of the viral illnesses which can cause tonsillitis, but there are many other viruses that may also be responsible.These includes: herpes simplex virus, Streptococcus pyogenes (GABHS) and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), cytomegalovirus, adenovirus, and the measles virus.
The following are the most common symptoms for tonsillitis:
Tonsillitis causes include viral infections such as the flu, the common cold, mononucleosis. Streptococcus is the most common bacterial cause. Bacterial tonsillitis can be treated with antibiotics, but viral tonsillitis cannot.
Tonsillitis is transmitted most commonly from one person to another by social contact such as-
coughs, sneezes, and nasal fluids.
Only about 30% of tonsillitis in children is caused by strep throat.
Only 10% of tonsillitis in adults is caused by strep throat.
There will be pain in mouth with swallowing.
headache
loss of appetite is the common symptom of tonsillitis.
There will be high temperature during tonsillitis.
vomiting
abdominal pain
In tonsillitis, there will be white or yellow spots of pus on the tonsils.
Sore throat - some children complain of pain in their tummy, rather than a sore throat.
Swollen lymph glands under each side of the jaw.
Sandy
This is just the introduction paragraph. For the full article, including treatment, go to the site listed below.
Open your mouth wide in front of a mirror. Do you see your tonsils? They're located on each side of your throat, just behind and above your tongue.
Years ago, many young children had their tonsils removed. In fact, surgery was once the standard treatment for recurrent tonsillitis — inflammation of the tonsils caused by a viral or bacterial infection.
Today, tonsils are recognized for their role in filtering harmful bacteria and viruses that could cause more serious infections. When tonsillitis strikes, the first line of treatment is typically self-care or antibiotics. Surgery is seldom necessary, unless tonsillitis recurs often or it interferes with breathing or swallowing.
Helpful answer below. Tonsillitis explained | Better Health Channel
Links to information about tonsillitis , including tonsillectomy.
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