Tonsillitis: Symptoms, Causes, And Treatments
February 16, 2017
Tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsils, which are the two masses of tissue located at the back of the throat on each side. Tonsils act as filters or goalies to prevent and trap germs from entering the airways and causing infection. They also produce antibiotics to kill bacteria. Tonsillitis occurs when too many germs and bacteria enter through the mouth and overwhelm the tonsils. As tonsillitis is highly contagious, it is especially prevalent in children.