Download our fact sheet to provide your patients with easy to follow guidance on tonsillitis and pharyngitis.
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Tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsils, which are masses of lymphoid tissue on either side of the back of the throat. The tonsils are a small part of the immune system, which protects and helps the body to fight infections.
Tonsillitis is very common and can occur at any age; however, it is most common in children and young adults.
Pharyngitis is an infection of the throat.
Patient fact sheet
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Last updated 18 Jul 2019
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Last updated 18 Jul 2019
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