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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for Peritonsillar abscess
  1. Peritonsillar abscess 
    Peritonsillar abscess is a collection of infected material in the area around the tonsils. ... Peritonsillar abscess is a complication of tonsillitis . It is most often caused by a type of bacteria called ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000986.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Abscess 
    ... abscess Bartholin gland abscess Brain abscess Epidural abscess Peritonsillar abscess Pyogenic liver abscess Spinal cord abscess Subcutaneous (skin) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001353.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Indium-labelled WBC scan 
    ... Bone infection Abdominal abscess Anorectal abscess Epidural abscess Peritonsillar abscess Pyogenic liver abscess Skin abscess Tooth abscess
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003382.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Blockage of upper airway 
    ... airway area Injury to the upper airway area Peritonsillar abscess (collection of infected material near the tonsils) Poisoning ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000067.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Drooling 
    ... much saliva. Infections can cause this, including: Mononucleosis Peritonsillar abscess Strep throat Sinus infections Tonsillitis Other conditions that ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003048.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Pharyngomaxillary space abscess 
    ... JO. Retropharyngeal abscess, lateral pharyngeal (parapharyngeal) abscess, and peritonsillar cellulitis/abscess. In: Kliegman RM, St. Geme JW, Blum NJ, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001644.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Retropharyngeal abscess 
    ... JO. Retropharyngeal abscess, lateral pharyngeal (parapharyngeal) abscess, and peritonsillar cellulitis/abscess. In: Kliegman RM, St. Geme JW, Blum NJ, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000984.htm - Medical Encyclopedia