Acute tonsillitis with very large and inflamed tonsils at the back of the mouth. Tonsillitis is an infection usually caused by streptococcus bacteria

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Acute tonsillitis with very large and inflamed tonsils at the back of the mouth. Tonsillitis is an infection usually caused by streptococcus bacteria causing a sore throat, fever, and difficulty swallowing. (see image 2 following surgical removal of these tonsils)

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