quinsy

Peritonsillar abscess condition

Quinsy is an old-fashioned term for a severe abscess forming around the tonsils, causing painful swelling that makes swallowing difficult.

The condition, now usually called peritonsillar abscess, was once a serious and sometimes fatal complication of tonsillitis: The child nearly died of quinsy before antibiotics existed.

infection

abscess

Localized pus collection

pusInfected tissue fluid
streptococcusSpherical bacteria in chains
bacterialOf or from germs

suppurative · sepsis · cellulitis · cultures · inflammation · anaerobic · staphylococcus · purulent · necrosis · festering

symptoms

swelling

Abnormal tissue enlargement

dysphagiaMedical swallowing difficulty
feverElevated body temperature
droolingSaliva spilling from mouth

sore throat · difficulty swallowing · pain · neck stiffness · halitosis · malaise · chills · fatigue

anatomy

tonsil

Lymphoid throat mass

pharynxMuscular throat cavity
uvulaSoft palate pendant
throatNeck's inner passage

palate · oropharynx · adenoids · larynx · epiglottis · palatine · nasopharynx · glottis · trachea · esophagus

historical

angina

Ischemic chest discomfort

medievalOf the Middle Ages
apothecaryHistorical medicine preparer
poulticeMoist healing application

bloodletting · humoral · George Washington · suppuration · inflammatory

treatment

antibiotics

Bacteria-destroying medicines

drainageLiquid removal system
incisionControlled cut into tissue
aspirationStrong desire for achievement

tonsillectomy · penicillin · amoxicillin · clindamycin · metronidazole · hospitalization · intravenous · ENT · otolaryngologist · steroids

quinsy

abscess

swelling

tonsil

angina

antibiotics

quinsy

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