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Peritonsillar abscess is a complication of tonsillitis. It is most often caused by a type of bacteria called group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus. Peritonsillar abscess is generally a disease of older children, adolescents, and young adults. It ha...

Source:ADAM

Date:February 12, 2007

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