Term Name:	tonsillitis
Synonyms:	chronic tonsillitis, Throat infection - tonsillitis
Definition:	An upper respiratory tract disease which is characterized by inflammation of the tonsils resulting from bacterial (Group A streptococcus) and viral (Epstein-Barr virus, adenovirus) infections. Symptoms include a severe sore throat, painful or difficult swallowing, coughing, headache, myalgia, fever and chills.
Ontology:	Human Disease [DOID:10456]   ( DOID:10456 )