<unk>  can be classified into acute, and recurrent forms. Acute<unk>  is primarily caused by viral or bacterial infection; the former of which is usually self-limited. Bacterial acute<unk>  will usually resolve with antimicrobial therapy. Recurrent<unk>  is primarily caused by bacterial infection - usually group A streptococcus. Systemic symptoms, including fever, are usually absent due to their association with viral acute manifestations of<unk> . Tonsillectomy may be indicated for patients with recurrent<unk>  if antimicrobial therapy is ineffective.
Tonsillitis classification
Laryngitis classification
Mastoiditis classification
Pharyngitis classification
Adenoiditis classification
Rhinosinusitis classification
Epiglottitis classification
Peritonsillar abscess classification