Human genes for tonsillitis
Tonsillitis [DOID:10456]
An upper respiratory tract disease which is characterized by inflammation of the tonsils resulting from bacterial (Group A streptococcus) and viral (Epstein-Barr virus, adenovirus) infections. Symptoms include a severe sore throat, painful or difficult swallowing, coughing, headache, myalgia, fever and chills.
Synonyms: tonsillitis, DOID:10456, tonsillitises, chronic tonsillitis, Throat infection - tonsillitis ...