What are pharyngitis and tonsillitis?

Also known as: pharyngotonsillitis.

Pharyngitis and tonsillitis are infections of the throat region. In general, pharyngitis refers to an infection of the throat, whereas tonsillitis refers to an infection specifically of the tonsils. If both the throat and the tonsils are infected, it is called pharyngotonsillitis.


Reviewed by: Sandeep P Dave, M.D.

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