Peritonsillar abscess: what you should know.(Information from Your Family Doctor)(Disease/Disorder overview)(Brief article) From: American Family Physician | Date: January 15, 2008 | COPYRIGHT 2008 American Academy of Family Physicians. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

What is peritonsillar abscess?

A peritonsillar abscess (pair-ee-TON-sill-er AB-sess) is when a sore filled with pus (a thick, whitish-yellow fluid) forms near one of your tonsils at the back of your throat. It is caused by an infection, but doctors don't know why it happens. Most of these abscesses are a complication of tonsillitis (an infection of the tonsils), but infectious mononucleosis (also called mono) or tooth or gum infections can also cause them. People who smoke are more likely to get abscesses.

How can I tell if I have one?

The most common symptom is a ...

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