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Peritonsillar abscess - Prevention

Alternative Names

Quinsy; Abscess - peritonsillar

Prevention:

Prompt and complete treatment of tonsillitis, especially bacterial tonsillitis, may help prevent formation of abscess.

  • Reviewed last on: 2/12/2007
  • Alden J. Pearl, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.