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How is tonsillitis different than a sore throat with a cold?

April 26, 2017causes cold colds different sore sore throat strep throat throat Tonsillitis

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How is tonsillitis different than a sore throat with a cold?

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Sometimes a sore throat is caused by tonsillitis, an inflammation of the tonsils. Tonsillitis can be caused by viruses or bacteria. While the tonsils’ job is to help fight infection, the tonsils can also become infected. When they do, the result is tonsillitis and a very painful sore throat.