Peritonsillar Abscess
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Peritonsillar Abscess Incidence
Facts about peritonsillar
abscess
:
About 1 out of every 3,000 people develop a peritonsillar
abscess
each year in the US.
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Peritonsillar Abscess Symptoms
Related Topics:
Bacterial pharyngitis
Difficulty swallowing
Retropharyngeal abscess
Sore throat
Tonsillitis
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Difficulty swallowing
Excessive drooling
Hoarse voice
Sore throat
Swollen glands in the neck
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Last Updated: Jun 19, 2008
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Peritonsillar Abscess References:
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