Transoral drainage of peritonsillar abscess during the COVID-19 pandemic is a high-risk procedure due to potential aerosolisation of SARS-CoV-2. This case describes conservative management of ...

While widespread unnecessary use of antibiotics can diminish their effectiveness, reducing antibiotic prescribing may increase the risk of serious bacterial infections. This study quantifies the ...

What's a Peritonsillar Abscess? A peritonsillar abscess is an area of pus-filled tissue at the back of the mouth, next to one of the tonsils. The abscess can be very painful and can make it hard to ...

Peritonsillar abscess is a complication of acute tonsillitis and a common reason for patients’ admission to the otolaryngology emergency department. In rare cases clinical manifestation of an abscess ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Peritonsillar abscess' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The ...

Peritonsillar abscess is the most common infection of the deep tissues of the head and neck and occurs mainly as a complication of streptococcal angina, but it may also be caused by other bacteria, ...

A 61-year-old male was referred from his GP to investigate a pain of ostensibly dental origin down the right side of the throat. The pain had started a week earlier, and made swallowing very painful.