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lymphatic system, throat anatomy, quinsy, abscess, peritonsillar, peritonsillar abscess, collection of infected material, in the area around the tonsils, retropharyngeal abscess, peritonsillar abscess, complication of tonsillitis, group a beta-hemolytic streptococcus, the cause of peritonsillar abscesses, tonsils becomes infected, pus forms, spread, the tonsil, tissues around it, infection, spread over the roof, the mouth, palate, to the neck, chest, the lungs, swollen tissues, obstruct the airway, would be a life-threatening medical emergency, peritonsillar abscess, a disease of older children, adolescents, young adults, has, become relatively uncommon, the use of antibiotics to treat tonsillitis, sore throat, severe, tender glands, the jaw, throat, facial swelling, drooling, headache, fever, chills, pain, opening the mouth, hoarseness, an examination, the throat, neck, reveal redness, swelling, the tonsils, palate, throat, neck, skin, the chest, aspiration, the abscess, shows fluid containing pus, culture, the fluid, bacteria, treatment is aimed at curing the infection, relieving symptoms, antibiotics given infection is bacterial, surgical drainage, the abscess by aspiration, incision, analgesics used, pain, surgery to remove the tonsils, tonsillectomy, peritonsillar abscess, responds to treatment, recur, cellulitis, the jaw, neck, chest, pneumonia, pericarditis, inflammation around the heart, pleural effusion, fluid around the lungs, endocarditis, rare, airway obstruction, tonsillitis, symptoms of peritonsillar abscess develop, symptoms of complications develop, worsening of symptoms, persistent fever, cough, difficulty breathing, pain, in the chest, complete treatment of tonsillitis, bacterial tonsillitis, prevent formation of abscess.