Quinsy: Tonsil abscess. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Quinsy is available below.
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Immediate care in Quinsy: Quinsy is an episode of acute tonsillitis which is untreated or inadequately treated and progresses to abscess formation. The highest incidence of such cases occurs in patients aged between 20- 3o years. It is necessary to differentiate quinsy from Peritonsillar cellulitis. Peritonsillar cellulitis requires just antibiotics and no further treatment. The rate of recurrence of quinsy is 10- 15%....read more »
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An abscess in the peritonsillar tissue extending into the tonsil capsule, resulting from suppuration of the tonsil. (Dorland, 27th ed) - (Source - Diseases Database)
A painful pus-filled inflammation of the tonsils and surrounding tissues; usually a complication of tonsillitis - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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